Instructor, Psychology - 9/10 Month (Term) - Clarksville Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking an Instructor of Psychology at the Clarksville Campus for a 9/10 month term. The role involves delivering quality instruction, preparing syllabi, and advising students while engaging in a range of service and committee activities.

Responsibilities include teaching in-person at Clarksville, using online or hybrid formats as needed, maintaining course materials in the LMS, and ensuring timely grades and reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a Master’s in another discipline with at least 18 graduate psychology hours.
• Preferred: documented college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on-ground at the Clarksville Campus.
• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities (online, hybrid, web-enhanced).
• Maintain and submit syllabi before classes start and keep them updated in the LMS.
• Provide office hours, respond to emails within 24 hours, and complete grading/attendance reports.
• Advise students with emphasis on retention and success; participate in committees and institutional activities.

Skills

Instructional delivery modes

Clear communication

Team collaboration

MS Office / instructional technologies

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s in another discipline with 18 psychology credits

Tools

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

Title: Instructor, Psychology – 9/10 Month (Term) – Clarksville Campus

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a full-time faculty position responsible for preparing and delivering quality instruction in Psychology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform job duties from the assigned campus/instructional site/work location. Teach courses on-ground at the assigned campus/instructional site/work location. Other instructional delivery modes, such as online, hybrid or web-enhanced, taught from the assigned campus/instructional site/work location, may be assigned based on operational needs, as determined by the College. Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are expected to teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold in-person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy. Work with Course Leads, Department Chair, and Dean to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. Utilize the college’s learning management system to provide accurate and updated course materials to students.

Submit updated and accurate syllabi prior to the first day of class. Regularly check college email and departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours, except on the weekend. Complete all required reports such as attendance, early alerts, progress reports, and grade submissions. Administer and return questionnaires and student outcome assessments by the required deadlines. Prepare and analyze data for student outcome assessments as assigned.

Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the registrar. Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success. Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities. Actively participate on committees within the Department of Social Sciences, the School of Business and Professional Studies, and college-wide committees and engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities. Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution. Comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Psychology or

Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Documented experience teaching at the college level.

Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and needs of the student population.

Documented experience teaching college level Psychology courses.

Documented experience teaching Psychology courses in a variety of modalities including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and asynchronously online.

Demonstrated experience incorporating current technologies into teaching.

Ability to assist adjunct instructors with their course materials and questions.

Ability to teach in both a seven-week and a fifteen-week format.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and experience teaching using a variety of instructional delivery modes. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and collaboratively with a wide range of faculty, staff and student population. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant instructional technologies.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,631.00 depending on experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.