Job Description

 

 

Psychology Instructor

Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a .80 FTE faculty position to teach Psychology courses at our Ironwood campus and/or Copper Country Center location beginning Fall semester of 2024. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Services. The starting salary for this position at .80 FTE is $42,825.58. We seek a candidate with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, someone with the ability to use technology
to enhance teaching and learning, and one who is familiar with student outcomes assessment. A commitment to innovative instructional models including distance learning and hybrid is expected.

It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing instruction in a variety of Psychology courses, including but not limited to General Psychology, Child Development and Psychology, Lifespan Development, and Psychology of Personality.

• Teach necessary courses on-ground with the remainder of course load being online and/or hybrid. Modes of course delivery may vary by semester.

• Instruct a minimum of .80 FTE load with the possibility of full-time based on course needs.

• Creating, selecting, and revising course materials as necessary.

• Conducting and overseeing student outcomes assessment.

• Mentoring adjunct faculty who teach Psychology courses.

• Keeping students informed regarding course requirements, evaluation measures, and attendance policies.

• Posting and maintaining regular office hours.

• Participating in faculty discussions of curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching materials.

• Participating regularly in department, instructional, and college meetings and committees.

• Working effectively with other faculty and staff in a rapidly changing team environment.

 

Required Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Psychology from a U.S. Department of Education regionally accredited college or university.

 

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching a variety of courses in Psychology, community-college level preferred.
• Experience teaching on-ground and online courses.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications: (cont’d)
• Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with student outcomes assessment.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Don’t just work here... Live here.

 

 

About Our College:

Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. It’s a place to be. As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level quality.

Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy. Gogebic Community College’s “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and
build extraordinary futures.

A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… It’s a college community—known for supportive leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees. A community institution at the heart of our region’s workforce, the College and its graduates uplift not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high standards with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

Gogebic’s Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural, economic, and social success for our students and region.

 

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email, or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resource’s Office:

1. Letter of interest
2. Detailed resume
3. Three references with current contact information
4. GCC Application for Employment
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material

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