What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Psychological Sciences position at Winston-Salem State University?
Position Details
Classification Information
Position Classification Title
Instructor
FLSA
Exempt
Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)
80093
EPA Position Type
JCAT
205000
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of the Position
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at WSSU seeks to fill a nine-month instructor position with a start date of August 2025. This position is a one-year, annually reappointed position. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and academically advising and mentoring undergraduate psychology majors. Additional duties include participating in departmental and college service.
Position Information
Working Position Title
Instructor - Psychological Sciences
Building and Room No.
Coltrane Hall, Room TBD
Appointment Type
Time limited
If Time Limited.
Yes
Appointment Length.
9/10 Months
Position Number
000235
Requirements and Preferences
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies
No
Normal Work Schedule
Varies dependent upon course schedule
Department Required Skills
We seek remarkable, student-centered candidates who are highly committed to effective teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students. The candidates must provide evidence demonstrating their commitment to teaching students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, utilizing various technologies to engage students in the learning and mentoring processes, and engaging in high-impact practices. We desire candidates who meet the following requirements.
- A master’s or Ph.D. in psychology
- Provide evidence of effective teaching using high-impact practices for various undergraduate psychology courses, including but not limited to the Language of Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics, Black Psychology, Abnormal Behavior, Social Psychology, and Cross-Cultural Psychology.
- Show evidence of effective undergraduate advising or the ability to advise undergraduate psychology majors to complete their degrees successfully.
- Exhibit the desire and/or ability to revise the undergraduate psychology academic advising process.
- Attend and participate in departmental, college, and university faculty meetings.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
We welcome candidates with previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level in psychology. Utilizing high-impact practices inside and outside the classroom to ensure students’ academic success and previous academic advising experience is also preferred.
Required License or Certification
Valid US Driver's License
No
Commercial Driver's License Required
No
Physical Required
No
List any other medical/drug tests required
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
Effective candidates will teach four or five undergraduate psychology courses each fall and spring semester (4/4 or 5/5) face-to-face and online. Courses will include foundational (e.g., Language of Psychology and Research Methods & Statistics) and depth areas (e.g., Black Psychology, Social Psychology, and Cross-Cultural Psychology). The candidate must communicate effectively with students, provide detailed course syllabi by the first day of classes, and hold weekly office hours. The candidate will also provide academic advising and career mentoring for undergraduate psychology majors.
Percentage Of Time
100
Posting Details
Posting Details
Internal Posting Only
No
Position Type
Faculty
Time Limited Position
Yes
Appointment Length
9/10 Months
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Open Date
01/29/2025
Close Date
02/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
