Psychology Instructor: In-Person & Online Teaching

NC Community Colleges; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Community College seeks qualified candidates to teach psychology on its main campus and online sections as needed, beginning in the spring 2027 semester. The role emphasizes instruction and public service, with responsibilities spanning course development, student advisement, and committee work.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Psychology or related field, have post-secondary teaching experience in psychology, and be familiar with Moodle.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology.
• Experience teaching psychology courses at the post-secondary level.
• Familiarity with Moodle or other online learning management systems.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques, including delivering lectures and leading discussions; and perform other activities that are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• The development and revision of course content, textbook selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Assisting with student advisement and registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Maintaining professional competence.
• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials, and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in the discipline or through involvement in professional organizations.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Create and maintain a student-centered environment
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state, or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, college and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Haywood Community College seeks qualified candidates to teach psychology on its main campus and online sections as needed, beginning in the spring 2027 semester. The role emphasizes instruction and public service, with responsibilities spanning course development, student advisement, and committee work.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Psychology or related field, have post-secondary teaching experience in psychology, and be familiar with Moodle.