Psychology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in California is seeking a Part-Time Psychology Instructor for its Reedley College campus. The role involves providing instruction in psychology while utilizing innovative teaching methods. Candidates must hold a Master’s in psychology or an equivalent qualification. This position offers competitive salary ranges depending on the type of instruction. The college promotes an inclusive environment for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology is mandatory for this position.
• Candidates must demonstrate effective teaching experience in psychology.
• Experience in curriculum development and student-focused teaching methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Psychology across different formats.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics in teaching.
• Evaluate student progress through assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Technology integration

Education

Master's in psychology

Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work

Valid California Community College Credential

Job description

Psychology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Psychology in a variety of instructional settings and times, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching psychology;
• Teaching classes in general psychology and related lower division psychology courses;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc.
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in psychology;
• Bachelor’s in psychology AND master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in psychology at the college or university level;
• Demonstrated depth, breath, and mastery in psychology;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience with large group instruction;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional.

Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.