Professor of Psychology (open rank)
About The Position
Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region-and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove. Richard Bland College is currently seeking an exceptional Psychology Professor to serve in a permanent, non-tenure track, full-time position (with the option of renewal based upon performance and college policy). The primary role of these positions is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. In addition to teaching Psychology at all levels and supporting development of stronger interdisciplinary ties with other departments, duties include student advising and committee service under our shared governance structure as part of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department at the College. Reporting to the Chair of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, these faculty members will be an integral part of our academic community. Job Specifications: This position's major responsibilities include: Teaching Psychology courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures. Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required. Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses. Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course related materials.
Requirements
- Teaching or work experience in clinical psychology
- Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area(s) of instruction.
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction.
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable experience teaching in a higher education environment, preferably at the junior college/community level.
- Teaching or work experience in clinical psychology
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Teaching Psychology courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
- Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required.
- Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses.
- Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course related materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
