Psychology Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

DESCRIPTION Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce.
We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff.
Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness.
In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River.
Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors.
See our website for more information about living and working in Spokane.
SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS).
Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality.
We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.
This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.
SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.
Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.
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PST.
The application process will not be available after this time.
To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible.
Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.
m.
on the closing date.
The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Tenure-Track Psychology Instructor in the Social Sciences & Humanities Department.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare for and instruct, through face-to-face classroom, hybrid, and online modes, transfer-level classes in the discipline of Psychology.
A major component of the teaching load will include General Psychology and/or Lifespan Psychology.
Be available and accessible to students for academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, including but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluating student progress and providing clear, timely feedback.
Apply best practices in equitable teaching and assessment, and support initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
Participate in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
In addition, faculty may have the opportunity to: Teach other Psychology classes offered by the department.
Participate in activities designed to enhance student success.
Advise student clubs or associations.
Collaborate with other departments such as Nursing.
Teach summer classes.
COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An earned Master's degree or higher in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching Psychology courses in a post-secondary institution.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse populations, especially populations similar to those at SCC.
Demonstrated ability to implement strategies and principles that enhance student learning and retention.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to work with other faculty, staff, and administration.
Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
Acceptance of and willingness to support the role that community colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the mission, values, goals and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane.
Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and the community/technical college system.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduate level coursework in Developmental Psychology.
Experience teaching Psychology courses in a community college setting.
Experience teaching Psychology courses in a variety of modalities, including a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person courses.
Experience teaching General Psychology in a post-secondary institution.
Experience teaching Lifespan Psychology in a post-secondary institution.
CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $64,303 - $ 98,735/ year.
Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $98,735, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).
TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS: $98,735 - $118,544 Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together: Base compensation of, plus Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus Click here for a full list of benefits.
Median retirement fund contributions.
The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.
S.
Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
This is an absolute condition of employment.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa.
In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles.
Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice.
Union membership is no longer a condition of employment although this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Anticipated date of employment is September 2024.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS APPLICATION CLOSING DATE Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.
m.
PST on February 29, 2024.
The application process will not be available after this time.
To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible.
Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.
m.
on the closing date.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: CCS online application.
* Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
* Resume.
* References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
* College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.
NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position.
The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.
If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.
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edu Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to: Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer Title IX and ADA Coordinator Community Colleges of Spokane 2917 W.
Whistalks Way, MS 3027 Spokane, WA.
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spokane.
edu 509-279-6012 Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to: Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer Community Colleges of Spokane P.
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Box 6000, MS1004 Spokane, WA.
99217-6000 509-434-5040 Native Land Acknowledgement We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe.
We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today.
This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands.
We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.