INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY

Company: Del Mar College
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Posting Number- F0461
This position is open to - Open to All Applicants
Department - Social Sciences
Position Type- Faculty
Employment Status- Full-Time-Faculty
Salary Minimum - $59,452.00 per 9 months
Open Date- 04/21/2025
Close Date- 05/21/2025
Open Until Filled- No

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes.

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.

Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students' work and the possibility of improvement.

Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/ outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.
- Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Successful college teaching experience is required.
- Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
- Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
- Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).

Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Job Duties
- Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations, including but not limited to High School Campuses, in response to institutional need.
- Courses may include face to face courses, online courses, and/or dual-credit college classes.
- Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans on course objectives.
- Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
- Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours consistent with college policy.
- Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
- Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
- Maintain course records including gradebooks, Census reports, and submissions for transcripts.
- Participate in the self- evaluation process.
- Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the Department Chair.
- Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.
- Assist in academic advising of departmental majors. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
- Serve on committees.
- Accept special assignments occasionally.
- Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies.
- Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings.
- Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of Faculty.
- Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
- Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.
- Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar.
- Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings/29580

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