Program Chair for Psychology

Job Title: Full-Time Faculty – Program Chair for Psychology
Location: Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: F-2
Salary Range: $52,000 – 9 Month Contract
Reports To: Dean, School of Arts, Sciences & Education
Supervision Given: FT and Adjunct faculty

Who We Are:
We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:
As Program Chair will develop and update schedule of class offerings in Psychology; hire and supervise faculty; staff class sections; onboard, support, and conduct evaluations of all adjunct, full-time, and Dual Credit faculty for Psychology; advise and mentor students; develop partnerships with community partners and employers; lead advisory board meetings; work with four-year institution partners in the Indianapolis area and statewide; and work with internal partners to recruit, advise, and support program students; support professional development within the department; serve on the leadership team for the School of Arts, Sciences & Education.

As a faculty member, you will provide instruction within specific ASE programs as credentialed and consistent with ASOM loading; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; complete annual program review; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

***REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***

• RESUME
• COVER LETTER
• UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF GRADUATE WORK

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
• Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

INSTRUCTION

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use a Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and