Instructor - Psychology jobs in the United States

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Instructor (Psychology) position in the Arts & Sciences department of the Academic & Student Affairs division.  This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta.

Under general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Full-Time Psychology Instructor provides instruction to students in General Education Psychology courses.  This is position requires utilizing techniques that facilitate adult learning styles and demonstrates varying techniques.

 Duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required.
• Demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current procedures in the Psychology field
• Follows approved course syllabus.
• Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.
• Advises and counsels students and maintains appropriate advisement records on each student.
• Maintains classrooms and labs in accordance with institutional safety guidelines.
• Attending meetings as required and appropriate.
• Observes and enforces the institution's policies and regulations.
• Assists with student recruitment and job placement.
• Serves on committees, as needed.
• Maintains qualifications for employment in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual.
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution; and
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Competencies:

• Must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, knowledge, judgment, awareness, understanding, memory, and the ability to process information in a clear and effective manner.
• Have positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, and well- developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Public Speaking.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

·       Master’s degree or higher in Psychology from an accredited college or university; OR Master’s degree AND at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.

·       Two (2) years of teaching experience in a secondary or postsecondary education program within the past three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

·       Three (3) or more years of work experience in the field or related field within the past seven (7) years.

·       Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in a secondary or postsecondary education program within the past three (3) years.

·       Experience with Blackboard, BANNER, D2L or other LM systems.

*** May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

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As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

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