Psychology Instructor_Community College Faculty

Metropolitan State University • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $43,067 - $94,542

About The Position

Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Psychology Instructor in the Psychology Program within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teach full-time (30 credits/year) college-level courses in Psychology, primarily college-level introductory courses. Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus, blended, synchronous and asynchronous online formats. Demonstrate proficiency using D2L, Microsoft 365, and Zoom in delivery of courses. Participate in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional materials within the Psychology department. Participate in student assessment. Assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, department, Transfer Pathway in Psychology, and college general education levels. Actively engage in the college community through committee work and interdepartmental collaboration. Commitment to providing quality instruction and services to a diverse student population. Maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with colleagues in the department, department support staff, and all college personnel. Schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.

Requirements

• Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Psychology #500014: Visit https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500014.html for details.
• Education Requirement Master's degree with a major in psychology or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in psychology.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment)
• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
• Autonomous classroom teaching experience with General Psychology and Lifespan Development.
• Demonstrated teaching or background in any of the following areas: Behavioral Science Statistics, Psychological Disorders, and/or Social Psychology.
• Demonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Evidence of adapting classroom practice and pedagogy to meet the needs of students.
• Experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across all levels: classroom, department, and college.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate through committee work and/or student activities.
• Demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time (30 credits/year) college-level courses in Psychology, primarily college-level introductory courses.
• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus, blended, synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Demonstrate proficiency using D2L, Microsoft 365, and Zoom in delivery of courses.
• Participate in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional materials within the Psychology department.
• Participate in student assessment.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, department, Transfer Pathway in Psychology, and college general education levels.
• Actively engage in the college community through committee work and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Commitment to providing quality instruction and services to a diverse student population.
• Maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with colleagues in the department, department support staff, and all college personnel.
• Schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time