Psychology Instructor

$81,647.23 - $117,283.39 Annually
Location : San Jacinto, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03296
Department: Psychology
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 10 - 15
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1 - 5
Weekly Hours: Varies (TBD)
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Varies (TBD)
Contract Length: 10 months
Occupational Group: F Faculty
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No
# of Positions: 1

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Instructor position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Psychology Instructor to teach and develop courses in Psychology. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty members are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year.

While this current vacancy is expected at the San JacintoCampus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility.

The start date for this position will be Fall 2026 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websiteshttps://www.cta.org/ andhttp://www.nea.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Classroom Duties:

• Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in Psychology in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus
• Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds

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• Advise students on academic and career matters
• Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities
• Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

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• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines
• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in a timely manner with meaningful feedback

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• Maintain currency in field
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate curriculum
• Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes
• Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials
• Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs

• Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels
• Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students

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• Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees
• Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies
• At all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession

Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Petition for Equivalence
• (Optional) Additional Transcripts

1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology; (attach transcripts) OR
2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology; (attach transcripts) ANDA Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; (attach transcripts) OR
3. The equivalent

***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years of teaching experience teaching research methods and social and behavioral statistics.
2. Strong academic preparation in Psychology as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework with experience teaching biopsychology.
3. Two (2) years of recent (within the past 5 years) college-level teaching experience using evidence-based adult-learning practices such as active and experiential learning, service-learning, learning communities, and supplemental instruction, with demonstrated integration of culturally responsive, equity-minded, and UDL-informed strategies to support diverse learners.
4. Experience developing and revising psychology curriculum, with working knowledge of the AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Initiative and its implications for course alignment and transfer consistency, and statewide curriculum coherence.
5. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within the community college mission, with a strong commitment to cultural competency and equitable teaching and service practices, and experience contributing to the Chancellor's Vision 2030, guided pathways, and related statewide initiatives.

Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators for California Community Colleges are established by the Chancellor's Office. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications, may attach an Application for Equivalence. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications. The conclusive evidence must be as clear and reliable as college transcripts.

Applicants may view the Chancellor's Office minimum qualifications, and Academic Equivalency related forms and policies by viewing the link on the Human Resources web page.

Due to defined timelines involved in full time academic recruitments, we encourage early submission of a petition within the posting window to allow time for consideration and/or review. Please note, submission of a Petition for Equivalence with an application packet does not guarantee approval or advancement through a recruitment process. The Board of Trustees assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is generally performed in an indoor classroom that may also include working in a lab setting.
Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and or lab setting and may travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
THE COLLEGE

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BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

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