Job Title Psychology Instructor Tenure-Track - Laney College Time Base 1.0 FTE 10 months Compensation $72,148 - $97,444/Year Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background. Position Type Academic Department Instructional-VP (551) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary
The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
2. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
3. Possession of a master’s degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or psychiatric social work from an accredited college or university
OR
4. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Psychology. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
OR
Equivalency
The Equivalency Committee will consider onlythose applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form with their application. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.
All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.
3. Experience teaching in a learning community cohort program (e.g. First Year Experience, Umoja, Puente, or PACE).
4. Willingness to represent the discipline and department on College committees, advise prospective psychology majors and serve as faculty advisor to the Psychology Club.
5. Evidence of strong commitment to professional growth and development and to the continued innovation and improvement of teaching.
6. Commitment to cross-disciplinary education and collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.
7. A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is preferred.
8. Demonstrated knowledge in current teaching practices, including assessment of learning outcomes.
9. Evidence of effective use of instructional technology, both in the classroom and using Internet resources.
10. Ability to explain discipline-specific concepts in a clear, logical and concise fashion; interact effectively with students, peers and administrative personnel; work independently to solve problems; recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
11. Evidence of support to an institution through service on committees, collaboration with local organizations/colleges, and student advising.
12. Awareness of the College’s mission, vision, values and its student populations.
13. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
14. Knowledge of and commitment to limiting the cost of course materials for students, using online educational resources or other low-cost options. Environmental Demands
Under general supervision of the Vice President of Instruction, the Psychology Instructor teaches a broad range of courses in general psychology, social psychology, research methods and developmental psychology.
Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
- Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
- Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
- Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
- Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.
- Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
- Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques and teaching materials.
- Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.
- May teach in current or future interdisciplinary programs such as the Program for Adult College Education (PACE).
- May participate in activities that increase the enrollment of high school students, such as creative curriculum or articulation agreements.
The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:
- Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures.
- Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.
- Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District.
- Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology.
- Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners, such as high school, adult school and other colleges and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.).
- Performing other related duties assigned by the College.
1. Possession of a master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
OR
2. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
AND
3. Possession of a master’s degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or psychiatric social work from an accredited college or university
OR
4. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Psychology. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
OR
5. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable as college transcripts, as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications).
6. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
Other Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.
The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.
If experience is required in lieu of a master’s degree:
For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.
Equivalency
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.
The Equivalency Committee will consider onlythose applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form with their application. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:
1. An application.
2. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
3. Transcripts
1. An application.
2. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
3. Transcripts
a. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.
All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.
b. If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.
Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable)
Desirable Qualifications 1. Recent experience teaching a range of psychology courses, including Biological Psychology/Brain, Mind, and Behavior, Abnormal Psychology, and Research Methods in Psychology.
2. Experience with online teaching; interest and ability to develop and/or revise online and transfer-level courses within the curriculum; experience with CVC_OEI course design rubric.
2. Experience with online teaching; interest and ability to develop and/or revise online and transfer-level courses within the curriculum; experience with CVC_OEI course design rubric.
3. Experience teaching in a learning community cohort program (e.g. First Year Experience, Umoja, Puente, or PACE).
4. Willingness to represent the discipline and department on College committees, advise prospective psychology majors and serve as faculty advisor to the Psychology Club.
5. Evidence of strong commitment to professional growth and development and to the continued innovation and improvement of teaching.
6. Commitment to cross-disciplinary education and collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.
7. A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is preferred.
8. Demonstrated knowledge in current teaching practices, including assessment of learning outcomes.
9. Evidence of effective use of instructional technology, both in the classroom and using Internet resources.
10. Ability to explain discipline-specific concepts in a clear, logical and concise fashion; interact effectively with students, peers and administrative personnel; work independently to solve problems; recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
11. Evidence of support to an institution through service on committees, collaboration with local organizations/colleges, and student advising.
12. Awareness of the College’s mission, vision, values and its student populations.
13. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
14. Knowledge of and commitment to limiting the cost of course materials for students, using online educational resources or other low-cost options.
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