Psychology Instructor

Salary: $48,000.00 – $69,045.00 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX 78040

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00425

Division: Arts and Sciences

Department: Behavioral Sciences – Psychology

Opening Date: 06/09/2023

Pay Grade: Master’s

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chairperson, with the approval of the Dean of Arts & Sciences and Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Physical Presence on Campus

The position requires office hours and physical presence on campus. Employee must reside in the Laredo area or be able to commute to campus daily.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach Psychology courses. Instructors would teach face-to-face, online, dual enrollment, or hybrid courses. Courses may be on either Ft. McIntosh Campus, South Campus, or off-site.
2. Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute the departmental syllabus which informs students in writing about course requirements as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments, and grading policies.
3. Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
4. Compile, administer, and grade instruments that evaluate student progress.
5. Encourage the use of the Library, the Tutoring Center, the Counseling Center, and other supportive services.
6. Counsel students and notify students or counselors of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.
7. Meet all assigned classes on time in the assigned classrooms and work a minimum of 35 hours a week on campus including a minimum of 10 office hours per week.
8. Use Canvas as the LMS and grade book.
9. Follow procedures related to the Office of the Registrar, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, mid-semester progress reports, and the like.
10. Follow the academic calendar and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Procedures Manual.
11. Direct library research or other outside assignments.
12. Promote College programs and curricula.
13. Update syllabi at least every two years.
14. Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
15. Cooperate in evaluation procedures by students, the Department Chairperson, the Dean of Arts & Sciences, and the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs.
16. Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs or President

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

NOTICE: Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Master’s degree in psychology or Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in psychology.
• Graduate coursework hours must be aligned with course learning outcomes that the instructor will be teaching.
• Some experience in teaching, preferably at the junior and/or senior college level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Be knowledgeable, mature, and concerned with the academic progress of students.
• Be cooperative and professional in dealing with college administrators, colleagues, and students.
• Ability to provide service to a diverse population, to operate specialized equipment, audio-visual aids, and to develop lecture strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Additional Information

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety

Required to work safely and follow safety rules.

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.

May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.

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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check andreferences are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?

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• No

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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?

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• No

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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?

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• No

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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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