Psychology (Faculty - 182 Days)

Kansas City Kansas Community College.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,446 - 67,822; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach psychology courses and provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction. The position requires a Master's or higher degree in Psychology, or a related field with 18 credit hours in graduate psychology coursework. Responsibilities include organizing classes, assessing students, and engaging them in their learning. Teaching experience in community colleges and familiarity with Blackboard are preferred. This role involves various operational schedule needs, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in Psychology or a Master's degree in a related field with 18 credit hours of graduate Psychology coursework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated rapport with students having a record of academic challenges.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach psychology classes as assigned.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction and assessments to cover all student learning objectives.
• Attend all required training and meetings.
• Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Knowledge of psychology

Curricular material preparation

Blackboard utilization

Rapport with students

Education

Master’s or higher degree in Psychology

Master’s in a related field with 18 credit hours in Psychology

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Psychology (Faculty- 182 Days)

Full-time faculty – 182 days

JOB CLASSIFICATION

• Pay grade level: N/A
• Compensation: $55,446.46 - $67,822.90. Commensurate with the education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule.
• Employee category: Full-Time Faculty- 182 days
• Department: Psychology
• Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Job Code: AA088182INS
• Location: Primarily CEHWC (Downtown KCK) and Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in psychology‑related coursework at any KCKCC location, while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and teach psychology classes as assigned by the division dean at the downtown campus, main campus, PCC, and high school locations, delivering quality education and training.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration. Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher‑order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain content using methods that are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
• Assign and provide feedback for in and out‑of‑class work, monitor student progress and maintain accurate record of students' performances.
• Submit mid‑term and final grades.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.
• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of all reports to appropriate office(s).
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance.
• Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
• Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught.
• Successfully complete important assessment work.
• Utilize student‑centered teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the discipline of psychology.
• A thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the field of psychology.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.
• Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
• Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.
• Demonstrated rapport with students having a record of academic challenges to motivate them toward success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or higher degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in a related field with eighteen (18) credit hours of graduate Psychology coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of teaching experience in an open‑enrollment, urban community college.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner‑centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.*

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer