Lecturer, Psychology

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Lecturer creates and manages learning environments and activities that help students reach their potential and learning objectives. The position works collaboratively with faculty and staff to support the department, college, and the interests of students and staff, while supporting the college’s philosophy, mission, values, and vision. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track Annually Contracted Faculty position. ACFs are typically appointed on renewable one-year, two-semester contracts; College Credit Plus ACFs are typically appointed on two-year contracts. The Lecturer teaches assigned College Credit Plus and non-College Credit Plus courses, oversees course curriculum in accordance with departmental policies, and supports rigorous programs and quality instruction. The role includes adapting learning activities to student needs, maintaining course and attendance records, providing timely grades and feedback, preparing syllabi, using appropriate technology, and assessing student progress. The Lecturer also promotes student engagement, maintains office hours, and connects students with support resources. The position contributes to continuous improvement of curriculum, instructional materials, facilities, and teaching practices; participates in training, evaluation, research, meetings, committees, and faculty processes as appropriate; and pursues professional development while maintaining required credentials. The Lecturer is expected to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or School Psychology.
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work sites.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.
Maintain professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as required by disciplinary standards.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned College Credit Plus and non-College Credit Plus courses as scheduled, and oversee course curriculum in conjunction with departmental policies.
Design and support appropriate learning activities that account for individual student differences.
Identify students with academic or other needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
Use technology appropriately in courses and to communicate with students.
Maintain accurate records, attendance, grades, syllabi, and student progress feedback in accordance with college and departmental policies.
Select appropriate course materials and employ or assist with developing assessment techniques to measure student achievement of course goals and objectives.
Conduct classes punctually according to the prescribed schedule and facilitate learning in a digital environment.
Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, faculty interaction, and student support.
Maintain posted office hours, communicate with students using technology, encourage a learning community, and refer students to college or community support services.
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of instructional materials, laboratory facilities, course descriptions, outlines, syllabi, curricula, and instructional facilities.
Complete required performance evaluations and training, share best practices, and participate in research and evaluation of teaching and assessment practices.
Provide feedback on department, division, and college operations; participate as appropriate in faculty and staff hiring and orientation, advise or assist colleagues, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees.
Maintain a professional portfolio, set professional development goals, participate in professional development activities, and contribute to college professional development programs as appropriate.
Maintain required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards require.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.