Assoc. Professor - Psychology jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College (NWC), Glendale Career College (GCC), and Nevada Career Institute . Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 55 years.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a Faculty position directly reporting to the Dean of Nursing. Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student-learning experiences in the classroom following the curriculum of the college approved by the Accreditation Bureau.

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Psychology
• Teach assigned Psychology courses
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Facilitate instruction using alternative teaching methodologies as needed
•  Post and maintain office hour
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records each semester according to established deadlines
• Develop curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools in collaboration with other faculty members
• Review and update course textbooks
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

PERSONAL:

• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication.
•  Ability to work with students. Faculty. and staff from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive sell improvement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

• Teaching experience in a College or University preferred
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution, Bachelors or Master's Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in Psychology or related field.