Part Time Instructor, Psychology

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified part-time faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges. Candidates must create inclusive learning environments and maintain clear communication and timely assessment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology is required or an equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology plus a Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work is acceptable.
• Equivalency may be pursued through district procedures and requires formal request.
• Applicants should demonstrate respect for diverse backgrounds of Peralta students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records; submit grades by deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District’s learning management system and instructional technologies.
• Comply with District policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and college activities.

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Bachelor's in psychology

Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work

Equivalency

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day,evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part-timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's degree in psychology; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's in psychology AND Master'sdegree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, orsocial work; OR
• The equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicantsare required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts andproviding a complete and detailed record of relevant professionalwork experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determinewhether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.Official transcripts and additional verification of employment willbe required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master'sdegree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience,applicants must clearly describe how their education and workexperience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly mayapply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants whoformally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to Amrit Kaur ([e-mail]) before theapplication close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, suchas unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that supportthe equivalency.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualificationsmust be from postsecondary institutions accredited by anaccreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department ofEducation or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If yourdegree/coursework is from a college or university outside of theUnited States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from aprofessional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can befound at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require theevaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front andback) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California CommunityCollege credential authorizing service in the appropriatediscipline.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication withapplicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify thee-mail address on your application, and check your e-mailfrequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview.Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions iscontingent upon:

• 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof ofeligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance;and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriately