FT Psychology Instructor (9 Month)

Haywood Community College; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Community College in North Carolina is inviting applications for a psychology faculty position to begin in spring 2027 on the main campus. The role involves teaching core psychology courses and developing course content, while supporting student advisement and college committees.

Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree in psychology with substantial graduate coursework and be prepared to teach both face-to-face and online sections, maintain records, and engage in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology.
• Availability to teach face-to-face on HCC's main campus and online sections as needed.
• Provide three professional references with emails; at least one supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and deliver lectures and discussions.
• Develop and revise course content, textbook selection, and scheduling.
• Advise students and assist with registration.
• Serve on College committees and participate in professional development.
• Maintain records of attendance and grades according to policy.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser, and facilitator of learning.

Eligible candidates for the position must be available to teach on HCC’s main campus beginning in the spring 2027 semester.

• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques, including delivering lectures and leading discussions; and perform other activities that are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• The development and revision of course content, textbook selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Assisting with student advisement and registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Maintaining professional competence;
• Participation in professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials, and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in the discipline or through involvement in professional organizations.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Create and maintain a student-centered environment
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state, or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, college and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum qualifications:

Master's Degree in psychology or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology. Eligible candidates for the position must be available to teach face-to-face classes on HCC’s main campus and online sections as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Experience in teaching psychology courses (General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology) at the post-secondary level.
• Familiarity with Moodle or other online learning management systems.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

The following is necessary for consideration:

• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
• HCC is a tobacco free campus

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.