Professor of Psychology (open rank)

Title : Professor of Psychology (open rank)

State Role Title : Assistant Professor

Hiring Range : $50000 - $65000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band : UG

Agency : Richard Bland College

Location : Richard Bland College

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year residential liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities regionand its rural setting featuring 750 acres of wetlands bucolic forest and the states oldest and largest pecan grove.

Richard Bland College is currently seeking an exceptional Psychology Professor to serve in a permanent non-tenure track full-time position (with the option of renewal based upon performance and college policy). The primary role of these positions is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage support and enable student addition to teaching Psychology at all levels and supporting development of stronger interdisciplinary ties with other departments duties include student advising and committee service under our shared governance structure as part of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department at the College. Reporting to the Chair of the Social & Behavioral Sciences these faculty members will be an integral part of our academic community.

Job Specifications :

This positions major responsibilities include :

Teaching Psychology courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures.

Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as required.

Organizing class activities and assignments relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses.

Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review produce and / or select course related materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Teaching or work experience in clinical psychology

Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area(s) of instruction.

Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction.

Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style.

Additional Considerations

Considerable experience teaching in a higher education environment preferably at the junior college / community level.

Teaching or work experience in clinical psychology

Evidence of teaching effectiveness including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds identities and experiences.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA / EEO EMPLOYER Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities programs services and keeping with this policy the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students nor in any other of its official activities based on race color national origin (ancestry) religion (creed) age military service or veteran status marital status parental status political affiliation sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression) sexual orientation family medical history or genetic information disability any other status protected by law or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment recruitment admissions financial aid and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) RBC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include : local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY : If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY : A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately RBC cannot accept mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION : The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information campus fire statistics safety procedures and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at : . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and / or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty) applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy their schedule availability résumé / curriculum vitaé all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note : official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter résumé all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS : Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to :

Chief Business Officer

Richard Bland College

Physical Address : Pecan Hall Second Floor 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805

Telephone : extension 8603

Email :

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX : Employees prospective employees student workers or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct sexual violence sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following :

Title IX Coordinator

Richard Bland College

Physical Address : Academic Innovation Center 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805

Or

Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

400 Maryland Avenue S.W.

Washington DC 20202-1100

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS / DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link : Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Key Skills

Machine Learning,AI,Classroom Experience,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1