Instructor-Psychology

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pueblo Community College is accepting applications for its part-time instructor pool for Academic Year 2026-2027 (Fall, Spring and Summer terms).

The Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and must adhere to college policies, including fiscal rules of Colorado. Teaching may be in-person, hybrid, or online formats.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in higher education.
• Prior professional experience in discipline and/or teaching in discipline.
• Proficiency with an LMS and ability to use Zoom or Webex in teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as assigned within instructor workload guidelines.
• Meets all scheduled classes.
• Provides adequate preparation of course material.
• Ensures compliance with classroom safety procedures.
• Submits student grades within required timelines.

Skills

Classroom management

LMS proficiency

Zoom/Webex experience

Light lifting 15 lbs

English communication

Campus mobility

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Desire2Learn/Blackboard/Moodle

Job description

Title: Instructor-Psychology

Position Type: Instructor

College: Pueblo Community College

Division: Arts & Sciences

Department: PCC Arts & Sciences

Campus: Orman Campus

Location: Pueblo

Salary Range: $974 per lecture credit or $669 per lab credit.

Job Summary:

Pueblo Community College is accepting applications for its part-time instructor pool for Academic Year 2026-2027 (Fall, Spring and Summer terms).

The Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards. The Instructor must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado. Teaching methodologies include classroom, hybrid classroom-online, or online.

Instructors may teach a full 16-week term, an abbreviated term, or limited hours, depending on discipline/subject.

Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; prior notification of the Department Chair is required. The Instructor must work with their Chair to provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancellation according to PCC policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Teaches courses as assigned within instructor workload guidelines.
• Meets all scheduled classes.
• Provides adequate preparation of course material.
• Ensures compliance with classroom safety procedures.
• Submits student grades within required timelines.

Additional Functions

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
• Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
• Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
• Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Knowledge of classroom management strategies
• Proficiency with a Learning Management System (Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) preferred
• Experience using Zoom or Webex in a teaching environment
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Mobility around campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Master’s Degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline.

Experience

• Two or more years of experience in higher education.
• Prior professional experience in discipline and/or teaching in discipline.