Instructor of Psychology

Job Summary Full‑time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals. In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant‑supported programs are required to adhere and comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member. Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities A master’s degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology. Essential Duties Deliver Instruction. Promote culturally responsive instructional practices. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs. Prepare lessons. Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements. Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction. Prepare labs. (if a lab is involved) Enforce lab safety procedures. Evaluate Student Progress. Keep accurate record of student performance. Provide students with regular, confidential and readily available access to grades. Provide students with timely feedback. Provide Student Assistance. Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements. Respond to voice‑mail/e‑mail communication in a timely manner. Give career and academic advice. Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use of the early alert system, if applicable, as early in the semester as possible when a student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in accordance with an official disability notification of accommodation provided by Student Access and Disability Services. Develop Curriculum. Review/select textbooks and instructional materials. Develop/revise courses. Develop/revise degree/certificate programs. Review/revise course outlines. Participate in articulation of courses/programs. Participate in advisory committees, as applicable. Participate in Professional Development. Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the college’s strategic goals. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties. Participate in professional organizations. Participate in Departmental Routines. Assist in scheduling of classes. Assist in setting departmental goals. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college, program, and course-level. Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies. Serve on standing committees. Serve on ad‑hoc committees (for example, search, college task‑force, or instructional area committees). Participate in program review. Comply with registration/records procedures. Verify student enrollment. Attend department, division, and college-wide faculty meetings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elgin Community College