What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Instructor - SUNY Schenectady County Community College position at SUNY Schenectady County Community College?
Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Mar 6 2025 Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Psychology Instructor for our Division of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, this position requires teaching 15 credit-hours per semester in General, Abnormal, and Developmental Psychologies. Other responsibilities include course development and assessment, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and from those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a full-time course load in psychology;
Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);
Contribute to on-campus and online course delivery, utilizing Brightspace, the college's online learning management system, and integrating technology in the classroom where applicable;
Be available to meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours;
Actively contribute to the academic division and college through assessment, committee, and service activities including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review;
Maintain currency in academic and teaching disciplines, by cultivating teaching excellence and participation in professional development activities;
Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods;
Commitment to community college student access and success;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Minimum 1 year, of post-secondary teaching experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Prior teaching experience in abnormal and development psychologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Online teaching experience.
Experience in teaching at the community college level.
Experience teaching child/adolescent psychology.
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts
Additional Information:
Salary: $48,878
At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.
Benefits and perks:
As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:
Comprehensive health care coverage
Dental and vision coverage
A choice of retirement systems
A deferred compensation program
Professional development opportunities
Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
Discounted YMCA health club membership
Plus additional savings programs and perks!
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Psychology Instructor for our Division of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, this position requires teaching 15 credit-hours per semester in General, Abnormal, and Developmental Psychologies. Other responsibilities include course development and assessment, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and from those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a full-time course load in psychology;
Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);
Contribute to on-campus and online course delivery, utilizing Brightspace, the college's online learning management system, and integrating technology in the classroom where applicable;
Be available to meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours;
Actively contribute to the academic division and college through assessment, committee, and service activities including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review;
Maintain currency in academic and teaching disciplines, by cultivating teaching excellence and participation in professional development activities;
Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods;
Commitment to community college student access and success;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Minimum 1 year, of post-secondary teaching experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Prior teaching experience in abnormal and development psychologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Online teaching experience.
Experience in teaching at the community college level.
Experience teaching child/adolescent psychology.
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts
Additional Information:
Salary: $48,878
At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.
Benefits and perks:
As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:
Comprehensive health care coverage
Dental and vision coverage
A choice of retirement systems
A deferred compensation program
Professional development opportunities
Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
Discounted YMCA health club membership
Plus additional savings programs and perks!
Salary : $48,878
