Fixed Term Faculty Psychology - 80520

Overview

St. Charles Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the

Full-Time Faculty (Fixed-Term Psychology SPRING 2026 Only)

position. This position will be responsible for developing and teaching psychology courses with delivery through online, hybrid, and in-person modalities. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student learning, assessment, and the use of technology in instruction to improve learning outcomes. The candidate will participate in professional development, engage in assessment activities, attend faculty and committee meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. The position is on-site and requires campus presence. The Psychology faculty reports to the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences. Essential Duties And Responsibilities include designing engaging learning experiences, addressing diverse learning styles, promoting equity and diversity, providing instruction in various settings, fostering critical thinking, offering individualized student support, providing timely feedback and grading, maintaining up-to-date course materials and syllabi, and participating in ongoing assessment activities to enhance student success and retention. Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications are listed below. To apply : Please submit one complete applicant packet containing all of the following: cover letter explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching, resume, three reference contacts, and a copy of graduate transcripts. Salaries: Instructor $59,481, Assistant Professor $65,523, Associate Professor $72,032. Rank will be assessed at the time of hire based on years of experience and education based on pre-determined criteria. For full consideration, candidates should submit all application materials by April 12, 2026. St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities

Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the instruction of psychology to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities. Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon disciplinary knowledge, skills, theories, issues, research, and applications to design engaging and effective learning experiences. Demonstrate multicultural competence, including awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity. Provide quality instruction in various settings (classroom, online) adapting to a variety of teaching/learning situations while maintaining an effective learning environment. Seek and promote opportunities for student learning and critical thinking. Provide individualized support to promote student success. Provide verbal and written feedback to students in a timely manner, including the grading of assignments. Maintain currency of course content and materials, including course syllabi. Provide academic and career advising to students. Establish and maintain office hours; be available for student consultation. Perform ongoing student, program, and college assessment activities to engage in continuous improvement to enhance student success, retention, and completion. Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Psychology or related field or 18 hours of successful coursework in psychology. Professional practice/work-experience in psychology or closely related field. Teaching experience. Success in being a collaborative and respectful team member. Exceptional communication skills. Preferred Qualifications

Experience in curriculum development and assessment. Experience working with a diverse population. Expertise using a Learning Management System such as Canvas and using technology to enhance student learning. How to Apply

Please ensure your packet contains all required materials listed above. Proceed with submitting via the college’s application portal.

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