Psychology
(Faculty- 182 Days)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $55,446.46 - $67,822.90. Commensurate with the education
outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule.
Employee category: Faculty - 182 days
Department: Psychology
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA088182INS
Location: Primarily CEHWC (Downtown KCK) and Main Campus, but any other
college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently seeking a full-
time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction to
students enrolled in psychology-related coursework at any KCKCC location,
while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Organize and teach psychology classes as assigned by the division dean at
the downtown campus, main campus, PCC, and high school locations,
delivering quality education and training.
Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to
adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific
course(s) taught.
Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and
collaboration. Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them
to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.
Organize and explain content using methods that are appropriate to
students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural
experiences.
Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student
progress and maintain accurate record of students' performances.
Submit mid-term and final grades.
Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment according to
college requirements.
Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.
Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and
constituents.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of all reports to
appropriate office(s).
Maintain accurate records of students' attendance.
Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific
competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology,
course scheduling, and/or other items as required
Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance,
including current grades in course(s) taught
Successfully complete important assessment work.
Utilize student-centered teaching strategies.
Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by
timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other
miscellaneous reports to the administration.
Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Complete knowledge and understanding of the discipline of psychology.
A thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the field of
psychology.
Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during
scheduled times.
Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to
students.
Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments,
assessing students, performances, and grading.
Demonstrated rapport with students having a record of academic challenges
to motivate them toward success.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or higher degree in Psychology or a Master's degree in a related
field with eighteen (18) credit hours of graduate Psychology coursework.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) years of teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban
community college.
Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push
or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals
with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May
require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions, as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
