What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Faculty position at ODESSA COLLEGE?
General Summary
The in-person Psychology Faculty member will teach psychology courses and advance the mission of the college through high-quality instruction, active student engagement, and academic support. Faculty are responsible for maintaining academic excellence and contributing to a collaborative and student-centered college community.
Specific Position Duties
- Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.
- Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity.
- Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area.
- Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
- Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
- Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc..
- Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
- By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
- Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
- Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
- Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
- Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in psychology from a regionally-accredited institution.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent work ethic and commitment to teaching excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60,861.00 - $68,335.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,861 - $68,335