Psychology Instructor

Salary: $78,506.95 - $112,772.49 Annually
Location : San Jacinto, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02779
Department: Psychology
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 10 - 15
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1 - 5
Weekly Hours: Varies - TBD
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Varies - TBD
Contract Length: 10 months
Occupational Group: F Faculty
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No
# of Positions: 1
JOB SUMMARY
WHO WE ARE:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District's Student Equity Pledge, "our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps". We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences -- emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.
THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.
WHO WE WANT:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Instructor located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Psychology Instructor to teach and develop courses in Psychology. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. They will be skilled in generated student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty members are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Classroom Duties:

• Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in Psychology in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus
• Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds

Interaction with Students Outside Of Class:

• Advise students on academic and career matters
• Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities
• Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

Out-Of-Class Duties:

• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines
• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in a timely manner with meaningful feedback

Professional and Curriculum Development:

• Maintain currency in field
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate curriculum
• Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes
• Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials
• Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:

• Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels
• Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students

Interaction with Colleagues:

• Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees
• Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies
• At all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Master's degree in psychology; (attach transcripts) OR
2. A Bachelor's degree in psychology; AND A Master's degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; (attach transcripts) OR
3. The equivalent; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong academic preparation in Psychology as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework with evidence of commitment to maintain currency in the field of psychology
2. Demonstrated ability to teach research methods, social and behavioral statistics and psychobiology, psychology of gender or human development
3. Two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) innovative college level teaching experience including the application of evidence-based teaching practices such as:
   1. active learning
   2. experiential learning
   3. service-learning projects
   4. learning communities
   5. supplemental instruction

Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and evidence of equitable practices in one's teaching and college service

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and commitment to community college mission, and implement practices and policies that support the Chancellor's Vision for Success, guided pathways, and other college and statewide initiatives, as evidenced by specific personal and/or professional experience

ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCY
Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators for California Community Colleges are established by the Chancellor's Office. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications, may attach an Application for Equivalence. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications. The conclusive evidence must be as clear and reliable as college transcripts.
Applicants may view the Chancellor's Office minimum qualifications, and Academic Equivalency related forms and policies by viewing the link on the Human Resources web page.
Due to defined timelines involved in full time academic recruitments, we encourage early submission of a petition within the posting window to allow time for consideration and/or review. Please note, submission of a Petition for Equivalence with an application packet does not guarantee approval or advancement through a recruitment process. The Board of Trustees assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is generally performed in an indoor classroom that may also include working in a lab setting.
Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and or lab setting and may travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the District determines an extraordinary need or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year.
While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any District facility.
The start date for this position will be Fall 2024 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.
This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websites and http://www.nea.org
Medical, dental and life insurance is made available, and a sizable District contribution is provided. Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day per month. STRS participation is required for retirement eligible employees. As a condition of employment candidates will be required to complete a live scan for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health. Candidates must have an insurable driver's record.
Mt. San Jacinto Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mt. San Jacinto Community College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's webpage.
SALARY SCHEDULES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required
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3. Please attach the following:
   • a current resume
   • transcripts of ALL college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below)
   • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable
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