General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor

Description

General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor

Benefits 

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Almost 20,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor Description

Under the direction of the General Studies Department Chair, the ON-GROUND Full-Time Instructor of Psychology will provide on-ground and online instruction for General Studies on the Knoxville campus. Assigned courses may include General Psychology, Human Growth & Development, and Abnormal Psychology. Instructors update course syllabi, develop lesson plans, develop presentation materials, and evaluate students’ progress. Instructors are required to ensure the safety and security of their classrooms and effectively use class time. This position will sit at the South College-Lonas Drive Campus in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials to facilitate student learning outcomes for the course. 
• Collect all assessment data related to student learning outcomes and support the General Education Department in improvement initiatives for psychology courses. 
• Effectively use class time by ensuring meaningful learning activities occur for the entire class period. 
• Maintain an equitable system of student evaluation based on sound practices in accordance with the course syllabus. 
• Return all graded assignments in a reasonable time frame according to South College faculty expectations. 
• Support students with individualized outreach and attention to maximize engagement and success.
• Project an appropriate professional image. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Enforce all South College rules and policies. 
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including on-campus office hours and face-to-face/on-ground classes.

Requirements

Education

•  Minimum of a master’s degree in psychology (doctorate preferred). 

Experience

• Must have at least 18 hours of graduate psychology credit.
• Prior teaching experience in an online and face-to-face environment.
• Proficient in the written and oral communication of the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System