Psychology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks a part-time Psychology Instructor for Reedley College. The incumbent will teach general psychology and related courses in flexible formats, including evenings, online, and hybrid as needed.

The position emphasizes diverse student populations, equity-minded practice, and effective communication with students. Start dates vary; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and align with course objectives.
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching and appropriate classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology in general psychology and related lower-division courses.
• Use varied pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Maintain course syllabi, student records, and timely grading/evaluation.
• Adhere to approved curriculum outlines and institutional policies.

Education

Master’s in psychology

Bachelor’s in psychology

Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work

California Community College Credential

Equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

Psychology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

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

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Psychology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. 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, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, 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, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• 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; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in psychology at the college or university level;
• Demonstrated depth, breath, and mastery in psychology as exemplified by educational background;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience with large group instruction (75 students or more);
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) 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;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

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. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

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

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation