Psychology Instructor, Instructional Center
About The Position
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D), Student Success Unit, is seeking a Psychology Instructor to join 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. Support includes one-on-one tutoring, exam reviews, and academic workshops. This is a regular, 9-month cyclic position, with work each year from October 1 through June 30. The position is 100% FTE, works first shift, and requires in-person work at the Instructional Center. The instructor must also be able to work evenings up to twice per week, until 8 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social science, or a related humanities field; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
- 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, and 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 and 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 improve problem-solving skills, study skills, and learning strategies to 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 guide student and peer tutors in psychology, social sciences, or writing.
- Conduct exam reviews and instructional workshops for introductory psychology courses, and facilitate writing-focused workshops as needed.
- Teach portions of DAT or MCAT test preparation courses as needed, particularly psychology, sociology, or verbal reasoning sections of the MCAT preparation course.
- 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.
Benefits
- Outstanding employee benefits; details are available through the University of Washington staff benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
