Instructor, Psychology

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Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

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Position Title Instructor, Psychology FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5 Grade F2 Minimum Compensation $61,100 General Responsibilities

Each faculty member is expected to teach 14 - 16 units per semester. Over the course of two consecutive years, a faculty member is expected to average 30 units per year.

When administrative or other duties are assigned beyond the normal work load expectations, a class load reduction may be granted by the Dean of Instruction. This assumes that each member of the team is in the class at least 50% of the time. The unit value may be more or less depending on the time commitment of the team members.

Large classes must be approved by the Dean of Instruction. The unit value may be more or less than 1.5 depending on the nature of the class. A large class is normally 45 or more students. Faculty are expected to maintain at least five office hours scheduled over at least four days per week.

Work Performed

Clearly communicating to students at the beginning of a course what they are to learn (course descriptions, syllabi, the grading system, and the learning objectives, attendance policy, etc). Promoting effective student learning through assignments and class activities including the use of a variety of instructional techniques designed to meet student needs, promoting active and independent learning, and promoting higher-order thinking. Treating students with respect and being responsive to their needs.

Holding classes at the scheduled time for the full period, except for emergency situations. Maintaining attendance records (in accordance with individual faculty member's attendance policies) and accurate scholastic records and submitting required reports to meet deadlines, including submission of final grades by the published deadline. Teaching evening classes as part of regular load when assigned and at least once every two years within the needs of each division.

Conducting assigned classes in accordance with the catalog and course description and objectives for the course. Developing methods of assessing student learning as specified in the objectives and providing feedback to students in a timely manner. Preparing, ordering, and updating normal classroom materials (including new textbooks) in accordance with established deadlines, including routine handouts, audiovisual equipment, library materials, bibliographies, reading lists, textbooks, software, etc. Completing administrative duties in accordance with the administrative job description when assigned in lieu of a full teaching load.

Faculty are expected to participate in the development and implementation of plans to measure student learning. These measures will be focused on learning in the total educational program of a student and will include measures of value-added and comparisons with national and/or regional data.

If deficiencies are found, faculty are expected to participate in program or course modifications designed to improve student learning in the areas of deficiency. As needed by the Division, the faculty will participate in approved learning outcomes assessment projects.

Faculty are expected to: attend and actively participate in meetings, keep informed, respond promptly to requests for information, participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events, work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators, use appropriate communication channels, carry out other tasks vital to the institution. These activities normally take 60 hours yearly.

Minimum Education Required Master's degree Minimum Number of Years Experience Required 1 Other Knowledge Required Working Conditions Supervisory Postion? No Division Teaching and Learning (Div) - NEW Department Foundational Learning FL - NEW