Salary: See Position Description
Location : Alvin Community College – Main Campus/Online
Job Type: Full-time (Faculty)
Job Number: 2023-139
Division: Academic Affairs/Instruction
Department: Arts & Sciences
Opening Date: 06/19/2023
Job Summary
Minimum Salary $ 45,709.34
Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience. In addition, this position is pending budget approval.
This is a full-time 9-month/tenure track faculty position. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. The salary will depend upon the highest degree relevant to the position and years of experience.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.
Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. “equivalency.” All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ().
Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran’s status.
Essential Duties
The instructor will teach a variety of courses within the Psychology Department including freshman and sophomore level courses.
- Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations.
- Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral.
- Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
- Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of students.
- Advise students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources.
- Assess students’ performance through a range of assessment activities and report results to students in a timely manner.
- Engage students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
- Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
- Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
- Build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
- Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments.
- Provide recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair/Program Director, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction and division operations.
- Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
- Adhere to Alvin Community College’s policies and procedures
- Attend institutional meetings as required
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s in Psychology or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Psychology; or other approved program.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
- Working knowledge of learning management systems, such as Blackboard.
- Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and current instructional methodologies.
Preferences
Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 24,236 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
Vision Statement
“As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin Community College’s focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.”
Mission Statement
“Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves
Annual Leave Plan
- Vacation (Staff Only)
- Sick
- Personal Business Days
Benefits
- Medical Insurance*
- Dental Insurance*
- Life Insurance*
- Long Term Disability*
- Dependent Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Additional Optional Term Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
*Employer paid employee only coverage
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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
- Yes
- No
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I acknowledge that my application and resume both match, providing the same work experience.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Master’s degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited college / university?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology or other approved program from a regionally accredited college / university?
- Yes
- No
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Are you familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the internet?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills?
- Yes
- No
Required Question