Psychology Instructor - SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady County Community•Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Psychology Instructor for our Division of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, this position requires teaching 15 credit-hours per semester in General, Abnormal, and Developmental Psychologies. Other responsibilities include course development and assessment, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates dedicated to teaching and supporting all students and from those who will contribute positively to the campus culture and ethos.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Minimum of one year, of post-secondary teaching experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Prior teaching experience in abnormal and development psychologies.

Nice To Haves

Online teaching experience.
Experience in teaching at the community college level.
Experience teaching child/adolescent psychology.
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Teach a full-time course load in psychology
Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Contribute to on-campus and online course delivery, utilizing Brightspace, the college's online learning management system, and integrating technology in the classroom where applicable
Be available to meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours
Actively contribute to the academic division and college through assessment, committee, and service activities including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review
Maintain currency in academic and teaching disciplines, by cultivating teaching excellence and participation in professional development activities
Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods
Commitment to community college student access and success
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.