Instructor - Psychology jobs in Evansville, IN

Title: Instructor - Psychology

Salary Range: $41,000.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Henderson Community College

Department: Academic Affairs - Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LAPS) Division

Total Rewards

Henderson Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the full time Psychology Instructor – Faculty employee responsibilities include sponsoring student organizations, committee work and other institutional services, community service, and professional development. The successful candidate must possess a strong commitment to student learning and will be receptive to using active and engaged teaching methods and technology in the classroom. In addition, candidates should demonstrate an interest in the mission of the comprehensive community college concept.

Job Duties:

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line classes, creating & maintaining a    welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) to support classroom instruction and management.
• Assist in the development, assessment, and revision of curriculum.
• Mentor students in curriculum and career choices.
• Use effective teaching methodologies and regularly review update course content and teaching strategies.
• Provide accurate and informative syllabi to communicate student expectations and establish mutual respect.
• Actively communicate student expectations, deadlines, and feedback on work completed.
• Maintain 8-10 regular office hours.
• Serve on college committees, participate in college events and activities, and assist in data reporting processes upon request.
• Provide external service to the community.
• Serve as a coach for the Hendeson Leadership Initiative.
• Participate in professional development activities and seek continuous professional improvement.
• Pursue educational leadership opportunities.
• Attend departmental meetings and assist with departmental activities.
• Travel to local high schools to teach dual-credit courses as needed.
• Teach introductory psychology coursework such as Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on institutional need. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to plan, organize and implement events and day-to-day operations/duties.
• Demonstrates and facilitates team spirit in department and community. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience preferred.

KCTCS is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of persons of color, women, veterans, persons with disabilities and other individuals.

KCTCS offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation and creativity. Positions with the KCTCS / Henderson Community College are term-contract positions, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled, will begin reviewing applicants on February 27, 2024.

   To Apply:  Please visit our website to make application online:  https://careers.kctcs.edu/henderson

 In addition, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts.

Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.  Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.