Psychology/Behavioral Health Instructor

North Central Missouri College; Savannah (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College in Savannah, Missouri seeks a full-time faculty member to provide instruction for Behavioral Health Support and Psychology courses. The position is exempt, 9-month contract with tenure track, and reports to the Dean/Director of Savannah Campus.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Counseling/Psychology) and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in counseling/psychology or related field with 18 graduate credits in Counseling/Psychology.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach Behavioral Health Support and Psychology courses.

Responsibilities

• Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in line with course objectives.
• Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester at various times and locations.
• Provide academic advising for Behavioral Health Support students.
• Collaborate with adjunct and dual credit instructors when needed.
• Coordinate Behavioral Health Support course offerings with college officials.
• Participate in division and college committees.

Skills

MS Office

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Counseling/Psychology

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary: Provide academic instruction for Behavioral Health Support and Psychology courses.

Classification: Faculty

Department: Academic Affairs; Division of Math, History, Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Reports To: Dean/Director of Savannah Campus

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time, permanent, 9-month contract, tenure track

Shift: Day shift, weekdays

Location: Savannah Campus

Essential Functions

• Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with established course learning objectives.
• Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success through the assessment of student learning.
• Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods to ensure desirable student learning outcomes.
• Provide access to students by posting office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Establish annual objectives to include personal and professional growth plans.
• Provide academic advising for Behavioral Health Support students.
• Effectively collaborate with adjunct and dual credit instructors, as needed, while also identifying and recommending employment of adjunct faculty.
• Develop and maintain alliances with appropriate constituencies and institutions to support recruiting and job placement of students, and to stay connected with the behavioral health community.
• Coordinate Behavioral Health Support course offerings in collaboration with college officials.
• Participate in division and college committees.
• Maintain current knowledge in subject‑matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree or higher in Counseling, a Master's degree in Psychology, or a Master's degree in a related field with 18 hours of graduate credit in Counseling and/or Psychology.

Experience: Teaching experience is preferred.

Skills: Proficient in MS Office 10. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills displaying initiative when completing tasks. Must have the ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands: Moving about in buildings and on the NCMC campuses; reaching, pulling, and pushing when performing office duties; remain stationary at a desk for extended periods while working on a computer and answering phones. Teach in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.