Part-Time Psychology Instructor

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

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About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in their discipline throughout their employment. The Psychology Instructor teaches assigned credit or non-credit courses, plans and delivers instruction, assesses student learning, supports college policies and procedures, and contributes to college, division, and program activities and development. The position involves teaching in a multi-campus environment and may include classroom, lab, clinical, or online learning environments. Faculty members maintain office hours, advise students, participate in committees and meetings, support student recruitment and retention, and contribute to curriculum development and the college’s educational mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology or a related field.
Official transcripts and college diplomas must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Licenses and certifications used for credentialing purposes must remain current unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
Higher degrees earned in the discipline or a related field may substitute for other required demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of psychology or the relevant discipline, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect it to related fields, and remain current through professional development and participation in professional activities.
Learn and use appropriate technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching strategies and adapt methods to meet diverse student needs.
Encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments, contribute to instructional material selection and development, and incorporate core competencies into the curriculum.
Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague access, advisement, and consultation; serve as a faculty advisor within the college’s advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, provide substitute instruction when required, steward college facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to college policies.
Serve on college, division, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Remain familiar with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development; and perform responsibilities in accordance with relevant college, division, and program goals.
Participate in professional activities that support the college’s educational goals and in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.