Psychology Instructor, Instructional Center (9-Month Cyclic Position)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D), Student Success Unit, is hiring a Psychology Instructor for the Instructional Center. Reporting to the Instructional Center Director, the instructor provides academic support in psychology, social sciences, and writing to OMA&D-affiliated students, including underrepresented, first-generation, low-income, and other students needing academic support. This is a 9-month cyclic position, with work scheduled annually from October 1 through June 30. The listed salary range is for a 12-month position and will be prorated for the 9-month appointment. The role provides individual tutoring, exam reviews, academic workshops, and support with writing and applications. It also includes assisting and guiding peer tutors, contributing to staff and committee work, and representing the Instructional Center at outreach events. The position is regular, 100% FTE, and requires in-person work at the Instructional Center. Evening work may be required up to twice per week, until 8 p.m. The Instructional Center supports OMA&D-affiliated students through tutoring, workshops, review sessions, and admissions-preparation courses. Its mission is to promote academic achievement, retention, and successful graduation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social science, or a related humanities field; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
At least 3 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Ability to tutor students in psychology courses, especially introductory courses.
Strong writing skills and ability to assist with personal statements and writing assignments across the curriculum.
Demonstrated experience working with underrepresented, first-generation college, economically disadvantaged, or underserved students.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to different learning styles and academic backgrounds, with familiarity with expectations across academic disciplines.
Comfort with technology and proficiency with classroom technology.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in person at the Instructional Center.
Ability to work evenings up to twice per week, until 8 p.m.

Nice To Haves

MS or MA degree in psychology, social science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one academic support in psychology, biopsychology, fundamentals of psychology research, and social sciences courses.
Help students develop problem-solving skills, study skills, and learning strategies that enhance academic performance.
Provide writing support across disciplines, including psychology, English, comparative history of ideas, history, political science, philosophy, geography, sociology, and social work.
Assist students with personal statements, resumes, cover letters, scholarship applications, and internship applications.
Assist with training and provide guidance to student and peer tutors in psychology, social sciences, or writing.
Conduct exam reviews or instructional workshops for introductory psychology courses and facilitate writing-focused workshops as needed.
Teach portions of the DAT or MCAT test-preparation course as needed, particularly psychology, sociology, or verbal reasoning content for the MCAT.
Attend staff meetings and participate in Instructional Center and OMA&D committee work as requested by the Director.
Attend resource fairs and outreach events to represent the Instructional Center.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.