Professor, Psychology

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyler Junior College is seeking a Psychology professor to teach undergraduate Psychology courses. The professor provides classroom instruction and college service and is responsible to department chairs and instructional deans. Candidates who are also qualified to teach Sociology and can support instructional needs in both disciplines are preferred. Faculty are expected to promote teaching excellence and student success, maintain current knowledge in their discipline, foster a professional and inclusive learning environment, and comply with college policies, conduct standards, and required training. The professor designs and delivers instruction and assessments aligned with course and program objectives, follows prescribed syllabi and adopted textbooks, maintains student and course records, and meets scheduled classes and office-hour requirements. The role also includes department and college meetings, committee assignments, graduation and convocation activities, and appropriate participation in college and community events. The position is based in an indoor classroom setting at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. Some work may occur outside normal business hours, and travel to TJC campuses and conferences is required approximately 10% of the time. This is an individual-contributor, security-sensitive position subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in collaboration and teamwork, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, multitasking, organization, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, confidentiality and discretion, and professionalism in an educational setting.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, including people with disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the College cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
If travel is required, a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology, in addition to the minimum education requirement.
Qualification to teach Sociology and ability to support instructional needs in both Psychology and Sociology.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate Psychology courses in the modality selected by the College: face-to-face, hybrid, or online.
Create a professional, equitable, respectful, and trusting classroom environment and promote student engagement and success.
Design instructional activities, learning materials, and assessments aligned with course rigor, program expectations, course objectives, learning outcomes, and student core competencies.
Integrate workplace professional skills into classroom activities and motivate students in an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Follow prescribed course syllabi, adopted textbooks, and assigned readings; inform students of learning outcomes, procedures, and grading policies at the beginning of each semester.
Meet classes as scheduled, maximize class time, maintain required office hours, and follow attendance and office-hour standards for online and hybrid courses.
Maintain accurate records and submit student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
Enforce student conduct policies and model professional conduct.
Attend and participate in required department and school meetings; perform duties assigned by the department chair or instructional dean.
Participate in required convocation activities, graduation events, committee assignments, and other college service as requested.
Maintain required memberships, licensures, or certifications according to department and accrediting-body standards.
Complete required compliance training and maintain professional development hours; stay current with departmental and college policies.
Support college strategic improvements and goals through cooperative work with leadership, faculty, and staff.
Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students, and support community outreach and partnerships.
Travel to TJC campuses and conferences as required; maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if travel is required.