Psychology, Professor

San Jacinto•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Psychology, Professor - North Campus Marginal Job Functions: Overall responsibility for teaching classes as assigned. Teach (5) on-campus sections per term for the Fall and Spring sessions. These courses may include General Psychology, Lifespan Growth & Development, Social Psychology, Statistical Methods in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, & Biological Psychology. Teach at times/locations or using delivery methods that meet student & departmental needs, which may include Dual Credit, Evening, Hybrid, Weekend, and Extension sections.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area.
Minimum of Master’s degree and at least 18 hours of graduate level Psychology courses.
At least 1 year college teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Both high school & community college teaching.

Responsibilities

Teaching
Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrates high standards-academic and professional.
Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Professional Development
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Use effective teaching methods and materials that reflect thoughtful planning, assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Service
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.