Lecturer, Psychology

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

7d•$43,848 - $50,112

About The Position

The Lecturer creates, manages, and participates in learning environments and activities that help students develop their potential and achieve learning objectives. The Lecturer works collaboratively and professionally with faculty and staff to support the department, college, employees, and students, and supports the College’s philosophy, mission, values, and vision. This is an annually contracted, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position. ACFs are typically placed on renewable one-year, two-semester contracts; College Credit Plus ACFs are typically placed on two-year contracts. The Lecturer teaches assigned College Credit Plus and non-College Credit Plus courses and oversees course curriculum in accordance with departmental policies. The role includes student engagement and advisement, course and curriculum improvement, professional development, and fostering 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 site(s).
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned College Credit Plus and non-College Credit Plus courses and oversee 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 communicate expectations for its use; facilitate learning in a digital environment.
Maintain accurate records, attendance records, syllabi, and other required course documentation; submit grades on time and communicate student progress throughout the semester.
Select appropriate instructional materials, conduct classes according to the prescribed schedule, and design or assist with assessment techniques to measure achievement of course objectives.
Create a positive classroom atmosphere that supports active and collaborative learning, academic challenge, student-faculty interaction, and student effort.
Maintain posted office hours, communicate with students using technology, encourage a learning community, and refer students to appropriate college or community support services.
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, facilities, course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and curricula.
Complete required performance evaluations and training; share best practices; participate in research and evaluate teaching and assessment practices to improve educational effectiveness.
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 and required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education; set professional development goals and participate in professional development activities.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.