Psychology Instructor

Palo Verde College Faculty PositionPosition Deadline Extended - Open Until Filled. Priority screening will be April 10, 2026. This position is included in the Fall 2026 cluster hire, instructor will have primary assignment at Ironwood State Prison.About The College And The RolePalo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility). Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction.These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC's long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.What Faculty Can ExpectFaculty hired through this cluster will:Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a secure institutional setting.Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.Disciplines in this cluster include:PsychologyEarth Science (with lab)Communication StudiesOur Commitment To Rising Scholars & EquityPalo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional supportCulturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogyRespect, dignity, and belief in their academic potentialFaculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students' lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.Who Should ApplyThis opportunity is best suited for faculty who:Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and accessAre prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional settingValue transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven workBelieve in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learnersAre committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogyNature Of The PositionThe instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s). In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.Examples Of DutiesDuties And ResponsibilitiesProvides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)Develops college curricula and associated course materials.Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.Participates in student recruitment activities.Maintains organized sets of course and student records.Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.Educational/Experience QualificationsMinimum QualificationsThe instructor shall meet the minimum qualifications required for the discipline, consisting of: Master's in psychology; OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; OR the equivalentSensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.Please Note:Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction. Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant's application. When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact: Vicky Lujano Human Resources Technician II View email address on click.appcast.io QualificationsTeaching experience, preferably at the community college level.A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands And Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom and office environment.The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.Classification & SalaryFull-time, tenure track academic position. (177-day academic year)Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.Application ProcessTo guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position.The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: Documents