Assistant Professor Psychology

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor Psychology

Classification Title Full-Time Faculty

Position Number B1150PD

Grade Level Assistant Professor

Starting Wage/Salary $61,560 - $72,009 plus exceptional benefits

Close Date 02/23/2025

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Notes

Position Type/Employee Class Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Status This is a full-time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year.

FTE 1.0

Contract Months 9

Overtime Eligible Exempt

Location Bend

Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? No

Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary

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Primary Purpose

To provide instruction to students in all levels of community college transfer Psychology courses, contribute to the development and oversight of the Psychology program, develop curriculum, assess student learning, and provide student advising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a broad range of Psychology classes, using approved course outcome guides.

• Provide instruction across a broad range of formats and technology. This can include times of the day and days of the week, including early mornings, evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, live, asynchronously online, or hybrid combinations of formats.

• Connecting with students to provide individualized academic advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up. This will include at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.

• Participate in program, and program activities, department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.

• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.

• Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, and/or other activities.

• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.

• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

  Department Specific

• The COCC Psychology Discipline is deeply committed to the career and professional development of our students. We seek a team-oriented individual with a strong interest in, or experience working with, students in co-curricular settings. This role may involve collaborating with other psychology faculty to:

• Develop and implement opportunities within the Friday Learning Community.

• Supervise student independent studies projects or community work experiences.

• Co-mentor student psychology clubs.

Projects will vary based on student interest and departmental needs. Faculty are encouraged to be innovative and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our student support model.

• We are seeking a candidate with the ability to teach a diverse range of undergraduate psychology courses. Priority will be given to candidates with background or demonstrated willingness to teach:

• Introductory Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology

• Research Methods

Opportunities may arise to teach other specialized psychology courses in the future, particularly as we expand our offerings in transfer and career-technical programs.

• Scheduling and Initial Assignments: COCC develops collaborative campus-wide, student-oriented course schedule a year in advance. The initial assignment courses, dates, and times are pre-assigned the first year.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of Psychology and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge. This knowledge is typically found in graduate coursework in Psychology and experience teaching college- level Psychology courses.

• Demonstrable evidence of excellence in teaching all levels of Psychology typically found at a community college, including transfer courses. Demonstrable evidence of successful classroom instruction at levels appropriate for this position, and ongoing pursuit of activities designed to improve teaching skills.

• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.

• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.

• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with diverse lived experiences, abilities, and learning styles.

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft office suite, SPSS , various course management systems, technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses and other technology used in the instruction setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.

• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.

• Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations and formats including live, asynchronously online, or hybrid combinations of formats, as required.

• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.

• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

  Ergonomic Requirements

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of Psychology.

Experience:

• One year of successful College teaching experience in Psychology or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.

  Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D or A.B.D in Psychology

• Two or more years of post-secondary teaching experience in Psychology.

  EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.