Full Time Faculty, Psychology

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking an instructor for psychology courses to be taught in traditional, online, and hybrid formats. The candidate will develop course materials, evaluate student performance, and support students in their academic goals.

A Master's degree in Psychology or related field is required, with a preference for a PhD. A commitment to student success and proficiency in instructional technology like Canvas LMS are essential. Benefits include competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework related to the teaching discipline.
• Preferred: PhD in psychology or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level or community college.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology courses across traditional, online, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and deliver course materials including lectures and assignments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication of psychological concepts

Commitment to student success

Proficiency with instructional technology

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

PhD in psychology (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Mission

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

Start Date

Anticipated start date August 3; January 4 start may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology courses (General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, etc.) across traditional, online, and hybrid formats, meeting a 15 credit hour per semester workload.
• Develop and deliver course materials including lectures, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records in compliance with FERPA.
• Hold on‑campus office hours (10 per week) and communicate regularly with students.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and textbook selection.
• Attend and fulfill all scheduled classes, meetings, and academic responsibilities; maintain an on‑campus presence averaging 32 hours per week.
• Advise and support students in achieving academic goals.
• Serve on committees, advisory boards, and campus governance activities.
• Mentor new faculty and contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.
• Support evening and weekend hours as required.

Professional Development

Maintain current knowledge in psychology through ongoing professional development and continuing education, including required certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework related to the teaching discipline.
• Preferred: PhD in psychology or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and/or the community college.
• Strong commitment to student success and quality teaching.
• Effective communication of psychological concepts.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, including Canvas LMS (or willingness to learn).
• Alignment with the mission and goals of NWACC.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Frequent: manipulate items with fingers, keyboarding; sitting; standing; walking. Constantly: hearing; repetitive motion; talking. Requires close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and/or visual inspection at close distances. Professional office setting with moderate noise level; occasionally visit other areas. Reasonable accommodations available.

Compensation

Rate of pay determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience). Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

Equal Opportunity

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Please see our EEO policy.