Psychology Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Central Georgia Technical College seeks an associate-level Psychology instructor to teach in classroom and online formats. The role includes developing syllabi, lesson plans, and setting program goals while ensuring effective teaching techniques and accurate grade records.

Occasional travel within the college’s service area is required; future split duties may include Warner Robins and other CGTC locations. Spring 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Or earned master’s with a teaching concentration (18 graduate hours) in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide associate-level Psychology instruction to students in classroom settings.
• Develop program goals and course objectives and prepare syllabi and lesson plans.
• Utilize appropriate teaching techniques and testing/grading procedures; maintain grade books.
• Maintain records, complete reports, and travel within the college service area as needed.
• May serve as lead instructor mentoring adjunct faculty in the discipline.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral communication

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s with teaching concentration (18 graduate hours)

Job description

Job Title: Psychology Instructor

Agency: Central Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006640

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY IN THE LOW TO MID $60S

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, provides associate-level Psychology instruction to students in the classroom settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other record-keeping required; effective use of oral and written communication skills; and knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows approved course syllabus. Maintains program requirements, attends/completes all professional development training; meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Completes all reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties. This position may also serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Dual Enrollment instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location. Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.

Projected Work Hours/Location:

This position generally works normal business day hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule to include evenings may be required as needed. Position will be assigned to the Macon campus and may require a split shift at the Warner Robins campus and/or travel to any of the locations within the College’s service area, to include dual enrollment sites. This position will work all 12 calendar months per year and at 40 hours per week. This position is scheduled to begin Spring Term 2027, January 2027.

Teaching assignments may include teaching, and required travel, to one or more campus/site locations, to include dual enrollment programs and assigned locations, or any combination thereof, and may include a combination of face-to-face and distance instructional delivery methods. Faculty may be assigned to any campus/site based on the business needs of the college.

Salary / Benefits:

The selected candidate can expect to receive a contingent offer with an annual gross salary in the low to mid $60s. Actual salary to be determined by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree based on meeting published minimum and preferred qualifications. Position is eligible for state benefits to include retirement, insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned master’s degree in Psychology from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
• or
• Earned master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Education courses related to the teaching of Psychology are not considered discipline specific in meeting this requirement. Coursework must be in Psychology or closely related discipline aligned to course competencies.

Required Documentation: Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC applicant portal:

• Current Resume
• Completed CGTC Job Application; ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet, diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript.

Other/Alternative Qualification:

Applicants who do not meet the standard academic qualification may be considered under the following criteria.

Earned master’s degree in a related field from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education with demonstrated competence* in teaching discipline outlined in the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form.

Required Documentation for Other/Alternative Academic Qualification: Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC employment portal:

• Current Resume
• Completed CGTC Job Application; ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet, diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript.
• CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form; ALL supporting documentation that demonstrates qualifications specific to the teaching discipline. Examples include, but are not limited to, publications or presented papers, professional development, work experience, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of the following:

• Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

All applicants are subject to the following applicable pre-employment screenings:

Criminal History Records

Motor Vehicle Records

Employment References

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Fingerprint Records

Credit History Records

Psychological Screening

Medical Examination

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Central Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director for Athletics and Compliance, Room A136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Ga, 31088; Phone [phone]; Fax [phone]; Email: [e-mail].

All application materials are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act O. C. G. A. §50-18-70.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and -compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.