Psychology Instructor, Full-Time Faculty

Zane State College•Zanesville Campus, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Faculty Member, Psychology provides instruction in psychology courses that serve general education, transfer, and program requirements at Zane State College. The position designs and delivers coursework, assesses student achievement of course and program learning outcomes, and maintains currency in the discipline. The faculty member contributes to curriculum development, program review, and institutional service within the Arts and Sciences division. This is a full-time, nine-month, exempt faculty position based on the Zanesville campus. Assigned courses may be delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online according to departmental need; course delivery format does not alter the on-campus nature of the appointment. Summer teaching assignments may be offered separately as supplemental agreements based on course demand and institutional need and are not guaranteed. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited institution, or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in Psychology.
Knowledge of psychology as a discipline, including its major theoretical, research, and applied areas.
Ability to design and evaluate assessments aligned with course and program learning outcomes.
Skill in providing constructive, timely feedback that supports student achievement.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience, including experience in a community college setting.
Experience developing student learning outcomes and program-level assessment reports.
Experience teaching and supporting students with varied levels of academic preparation, including first-generation students and adult learners.
Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems effectively; experience teaching psychology courses online or in hybrid formats.
Familiarity with program review, accreditation processes, and data-informed instructional improvement.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned psychology courses, potentially including general psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and lifespan development, using evidence-based practices appropriate for lower-division undergraduate students.
Provide instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats as assigned, using the College's learning management system and instructional technologies for course delivery, grading, and record keeping.
Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments consistent with departmental and College standards.
Develop and administer learning assessments that measure student achievement of course and program learning outcomes.
Evaluate and document student progress through timely feedback, grading, academic support, and referrals to College resources.
Participate in program review, outcomes assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement processes.
Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic guidance to students.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, course sequencing, and assessment planning.
Participate in departmental meetings, College committees, professional development, and shared governance activities.
Perform other duties consistent with the role of a full-time faculty member as assigned.