Teaching Jobs in Thornton, CO

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Professor of Psychology is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching college-level psychology courses and supporting the academic mission of the Community College of Denver. The primary focus of this role is excellence in teaching, with a full course load each semester, as well as participation in academic and administrative responsibilities that contribute to the effectiveness of the Psychology program and the Behavioral Sciences Department.

In addition to instructional duties, the faculty member will assist with curriculum development, program improvement, and coordination across instructional venues. The position also includes service to the college through participation in committees, student advising, and collaboration with colleagues. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in the discipline through ongoing professional development and engagement in scholarly and instructional best practices.

This position reports directly to the Chair of Behavioral Sciences and works collaboratively with department faculty and leadership to support student learning, program quality, and the overall goals of the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include teaching college-level psychology courses, which may include a combination of Introductory Psychology, Psychopathology, Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, and/or Human Growth and Development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective pedagogical practices that support student engagement, academic success, and learning outcomes across a diverse student population and a range of learning styles and backgrounds.

This position reports directly to the Chair of Behavioral Sciences and works collaboratively with the Chair and other Behavioral Science faculty. All faculty within the department report indirectly to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean.

Teaching Effectiveness

Primary teaching duties will consist of courses within the Psychology discipline. A full course load is defined as 15 credit hours per semester or 5 standard classes. Alternative assignments for administrative or related duties are possible. Faculty must demonstrate strong teaching skills and be able to engage and motivate students using both traditional and innovative methods of instruction, including use of technology, while teaching a curriculum grounded in core values of critical thinking, respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility. A commitment to equity and student success that goes beyond the classroom is essential, as are effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

Service to the College

In addition to teaching, faculty in this position will work collaboratively with other Behavioral Science faculty to develop and modify curriculum and engage in other departmental initiatives and responsibilities, including efforts to maintain coherence across CCD’s many instructional venues (e.g., on-line, community campuses, and Pre-Collegiate programs), textbook selection, and professional development of faculty. Other duties may include oversight of Psi Beta, advising students on programs and degree planning. All full-time faculty are also expected to serve on college committees.

After gaining experience, full-time faculty may be expected to share in broader department coordination duties on a collaborative basis. These duties could include scheduling and staffing issues, hiring and supervision of adjunct faculty, resolution and mediation of faculty/student disputes, coordination with other educational venues, mentoring adjunct faculty, and facilitating staff development in the Behavioral Science Department.

Professional Development

It is the expectation of the College that faculty will continue to be active scholars in their chosen field. They should pursue their academic growth by taking formal academic courses or by attending conferences and workshops and otherwise reading, exploring, and enriching their knowledge of Psychology and related fields.

Service to the Community

Faculty should also be leaders in the community. Incorporating the community into the college will be a key component of the position. Faculty may serve on local boards or commissions, providing valuable leadership to the community as a whole.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education:(Minimum/Required)

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Master’s Degree in a closely related field plus 18 graduate credit hours in psychology.

Experience: :(Minimum/Required)

Two years experience teaching psychology in a community college, college, or university setting.

Education: (Preferred)

Doctorate Degree in Psychology or a closely related field plus 18 graduate credit hours in psychology.

Experience: (Preferred)

• Three or more years teaching experience.
• Strong background teaching psychology.
• Prior community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in multi-cultural settings and/or with underrepresented / underserved students.
• Curriculum development, program assessment, and/or program development experience is valuable.
• Applied job and/or research experience is helpful.
• Multilingual appreciated but not required.
• Collaborative teaching experience.
• Experience with the use of student Learning Management Systems (D2L), instructional technology, and Microsoft Office programs is helpful.
• Advising experience.
• Strong Administrative skills.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Clinical background.

Supplemental Information

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.