Regional Learning Center - Annually Contracted Faculty - Psychology

About the role

The RLC Psychology Annually Contracted Faculty (RLC-PSY-ACF) member creates, manages, and participates in various learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for RLC students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. This position involves teaching dedicated Delaware Campus courses, collaborating with other faculty and staff to promote the well-being of the department and the college, and fulfilling the guiding concepts for the College.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs lessons to foster talent in students while modeling comprehensive teaching strategies with an understanding of the sociocultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Selects appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the College’s guidelines.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Enhances learning using appropriate digital and online resources.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
• Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by: assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities; contributing, as appropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other instructional facilities; providing guidance in the development, maintenance, assessment, and design of course description, course outlines, and syllabi; recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula.
• Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participates in all required training by the College.
• Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings.
• Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness.
• Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them.
• Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, division and the College.
• Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean or Department Chairperson; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental and divisional committees.
• Employs student, administrative and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives for professional development and participates in professional development activities.
• Maintains required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in the discipline of Psychology or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning setting.

Qualifications

• Additional Information: Please submit a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and Transcripts to be considered for the position. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
• Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in the discipline of Psychology or School Psychology from an accredited college or university. Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning setting.
• Additional Information: Please submit a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and Transcripts to be considered for the position. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Skills

• Ability to teach and mentor students effectively.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate progress feedback to students.
• Knowledge of sociocultural issues and their impact on traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Ability to identify and respond to students' academic or other needs.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff to promote the well-being of the department and the college.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

9-Month Lecturers Salary*: $43,848.00 - $50,112.00
Autumn/Spring: $21,924 (21 hrs.) - $25,056 (24 hrs.)
Optional Summer Semester (15-21 contact hours): $15,660.00 - $21,924.00
Optional Overload (maximum amounts shown): Autumn Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00
Spring Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00
Summer Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00
9-Month hours equaling 42 hrs. - 48 hrs.

Schedule

Full Time/Part Time: Full time Union (If Applicable): Columbus State Education Association
Scheduled Hours: 40

About The ACF

The Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) position at Columbus State is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. ACFs are typically placed on a one-year, two-semester contract that is renewable each year. CCP-ACFs (College Credit Plus) are typically placed on a two-year contract.