Psychology Instructor

Bay College - Main Campus; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

YMCA membership

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Bay College in Escanaba seeks a Psychology Instructor to teach introductory psychology and related courses at the Escanaba campus. The position is full-time and tenure-track, with opportunities to teach in high schools and online.

Responsibilities include course development, student advising, and participation in division activities. Minimum qualifications include a master's in psychology and prior college teaching experience; preferred candidates may hold a Ph.D. and LMS experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology as required.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in psychology.
• Online teaching experience.
• Commitment to inclusive, learner-centered instruction and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology courses at Bay College Escanaba campus.
• Develop syllabi, assess learning outcomes, and align assessments.
• Advise students and participate in division and college activities.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and service to the college.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Written and oral communication

Inclusive teaching

Learner-centered instruction

IT literacy

Education

Master’s degree or higher in psychology

Post-secondary teaching experience in psychology

Online teaching experience

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Psychology Instructor

Pay Grade Level

F-FT

FLSA

Exempt

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disabilityinsurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, healthsavings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees RetirementSystems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sickand personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, WellnessProgram, tuition reimbursement and professional developmentsupport.

Department

Social Behaviorial Science

Campus Location

Escanaba

Min Salary

$50,243

Max Salary

$107,962

FTE

1

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time

Position Type

Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Psychology Instructor is responsible for teaching Psychologycourses at Bay de Noc Community College primarily at the Escanabacampus. The focus of this position is teaching introductorypsychology and other psychology classes, which may includedevelopmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology,and educational psychology. Opportunities to teach psychology inlocal high schools, online, and first-year experience courses mayoccur. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilitiesrelated to professional development, curriculum development,student advising and success, as well as activities that supportthe College and the Social and Behavioral Sciences divisionoperational success. This is a full-time, tenure-trackposition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) inpsychology
• Post-secondary teaching experience in psychology
• Online teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centeredenvironment with the goal of consistently improving studentsuccess
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching andlearning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oralcommunications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computeruse
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies asneeded to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learningexperience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing againstdiscrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless ofrace, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, orother protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Psychology or PSY D. or Ed D
• Course work in education
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience and interest in teaching college psychology coursesat local high schools
• Experience teaching in a learning management system
• Online teaching certification
• Successful experience working with high-school agestudents
• Use of evidence-based teaching practices related to active andcollaborative learning, critical thinking, and critical literacyand information skills.
• Experience with learning outcomes assessment

Months Per Year

Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity toteach summer courses.

Hours Worked Per Week

A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents astandard full-time commitment. Additional time is required forpreparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing thetotal workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.

Work Schedule

Dependent upon course schedule

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts &Sciences

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, butmay be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general natureand level of work being performed by personnel assigned into thisclassification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listof all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job relatedfunctions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger,handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands andarms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk orhear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/ormove up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the jobinclude close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

There are opportunities to teach at alternate sites, including bothBay College campuses; mileage and travel time reimbursements aredetermined by the master agreement. The above statements areintended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by personnel assigned to this classification. They arenot to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job dutiesperformed by personnel so classified. Job-related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Job Duty

Instruct psychology courses at the Bay College Escanaba campus.Opportunities to teach psychology at local high schools, online,and first year experience classes may occur.

Job Duty

Facilitate student learning through the following activities:

• Develop course syllabi that share with students theexpectations, standards, policies, and learning outcomes andobjectives of the course
• Actively engage with students, fostering retention andsuccess
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments ofcourse, program, and institutional learning outcomes
• Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on studentlearning
• Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback tofacilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning
• Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse studentpopulations and their learning needs, including disabilityaccommodations
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources,and technology
• Hold student hours in accordance with the master agreement
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other requiredrecords

Job Duty

• Collaborate with faculty within and across divisions and withadministration to determine scheduling of course offerings.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculumdevelopment as needed.
• Advise students, including K-12 education majors, on academicand career issues in collaboration with other academicadvisors.
• Actively support student success through counseling, advisingand assisting individual and groups of students as needed bymaintaining regular student hours and/or scheduled studentappointments.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of psychology andteaching and learning by reading current literature, talking withcolleagues, and participating in professional developmentopportunities.
• Collaborate with other teaching faculty, staff, andadministration to ensure that all students receive instruction thatpromotes learning and growth.
• Actively participate in division and college activities,including, but not limited to, professional developmentopportunities, student events, student organizations, etc.
• Represent Bay College and higher education through advocacy andservice in the communities in which you participate.
• Establish working relationships with transfer institutions andcommunity partners.
• Actively participate in service to the college, includingacademic or administrative committees focused on continuousimprovement, institutional policies, student outreach/engagement,and/or academic matters
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State ofMichigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA, and othereducation regulations.
• Provide a safe learning environment.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholdersin a timely and professional manner.
• Work with learning assistants, tutors, and/or student workersas needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limitedto, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development,textbook selection, program revision, online teachingcertification, and outcome assessment.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension

906-217-4016

Contact Email

[email protected]

Contact Fax

906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F128P

Posting Date

11/03/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Expected Employment Start:

August 2027, in preparation forthe Fall 2027 semester.

Upon offer, the candidate must supply Bay College with officialtranscripts.