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Odessa College

Psychology Faculty

Odessa College, Odessa, Texas, United States, 79767

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The in-person Psychology Faculty member will teach psychology courses and advance the mission of the college through high-quality instruction, active student engagement, and academic support. Faculty are responsible for maintaining academic excellence and contributing to a collaborative and student-centered college community.

Specific Position Duties

Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.

Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity.

Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area.

Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.

Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.

Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.

Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.

Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.

By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.

Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.

Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.

Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.

Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in psychology from a regionally-accredited institution.

Excellent work ethic and commitment to teaching excellence.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College 201 W. University Blvd. Odessa, Tx 79764

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