Psychology Instructor

Position Details

The Psychology Instructor is responsible for teaching Psychology courses at Bay de Noc Community College primarily at the Escanaba campus. The focus of this position is teaching introductory psychology and other psychology classes, which may include developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and educational psychology. Opportunities to teach psychology in local high schools, online, and first-year experience courses may occur. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and the Social and Behavioral Sciences division operational success. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in psychology
• Post-secondary teaching experience in psychology
• Online teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Psychology or PSY D.
• Ed D.
• Course work in education
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience and interest in teaching college psychology courses at local high schools
• Experience teaching in a learning management system
• Online teaching certification
• Successful experience working with high-school age students
• Use of evidence-based teaching practices related to active and collaborative learning, critical thinking, and critical literacy and information skills
• Experience with learning outcomes assessment

Months Per Year

Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses.

Hours Worked Per Week

A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.

Work Schedule

Dependent upon course schedule

Department Information

• Contact(s): Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
• Contact Phone/Extension: 906-217-4016
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Fax: 906-217-1625