Instructor - Psychology

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Selma, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05347

College / Division : WCCS-206280-Psychology

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Campus Location : Wallace Community College Selma

Position Summary

Position : Psychology Instructor

Salary Schedule Placement :

Commensurate with education and experience according to Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D-1.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty / Staff Handbook, the Department Chairperson, the Associate Dean of Learning, the Dean of Instruction, the Dean of Students, the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities includes the following :

• Teach assigned courses to the best of ability employing professional methods and adhering to the course standards established by the Alabama Community College System, the College Catalog and amendments thereto.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending workshops, contributing to professional development initiatives and submitting annual personal professional development plans through study and other activities designed to increase instructional effectiveness.
• Maintain the instructional program and resources at a high level of quality and efficiency by continuously upgrading course materials and recommending additional instructional equipment and materials.
• Develop and teach internet-ready and / or web-enhanced courses.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades and other reports.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, institutional and state-appointed committees to develop and improve the instructional program.
• Maintain approved office hours for consultation with students and post these hours near the office area.
• Assist with student orientation and registration process as needed.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Instruction, the Associate / Assistant Deans, Department Chair / Directors, Coordinators, and Lead Instructors for the purpose of providing input into curriculum design, development, and evaluation.
• Submit such reports as may be requested by the Department Chairpersons, Division Directors and Coordinators, Lead Instructors, the Associate / Assistant Deans, and the Dean of Instruction.
• Assist in the supervision of student activities.
• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings and special programs presented by the college.
• Serve as an advisor to assigned students and provide academic counseling.
• Become familiar with and adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations contained in the Faculty / Staff Handbook.
• Participate in articulation and student recruiting efforts with public and private schools in the college's service area.
• Participate in the college's annual academic and technical competitions.
• Work with the Department Chairperson to prepare an annual budget request.
• Acquire instructor textbooks, training manuals, and any other materials necessary for the instruction of each discipline.
• Engage in scholarly activities with students to include, but not limited to, tutoring, supplemental instruction to support student learning, educational tours, etc.
• Assist in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives.
• Assess students learning using multiple assessment strategies.
• Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.
• Maintain high moral and ethical standards. Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Department Chairperson, Division Directors and Coordinators, Lead Instructors, the Associate / Assistant Deans, the Dean of Instruction, or the President.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Application Procedures / Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows :

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, Alabama 36702-2530

Phone : (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax : (334) 876-9334

Website :

A complete application package consists of :

Please Note : If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12 : 00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note : In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

7 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 18).

Duty Hours

Hours vary by campus and instructional needs )

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

1 / 3 waived after 1st year

2 / 3 waived after 2nd year

3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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