Psychology Instructor (In Person)

This is for the semester beginning January 2027.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Full-time, salary $57,454 - $108,188, according to Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Multiple generous medical plans offered with employee and family coverage options and cash in-lieu option if waiving coverage, effective on first day.
• Employer-paid vision & dental with employee and family coverage options, effective on first day.
• Employer-paid employee life insurance.
• Employer-paid AD&D coverage.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Multiple retirement plans offered, including through the state of Michigan, all with employer matching, effective on first day.
• 7+ paid holidays, eligible on first day.
• Paid time off and paid bereavement time offered, eligible on first day.
• Tuition waiver and reimbursement program for eligible employee and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid access to confidential employee assistance program for employee and/or dependents.
• Free access to gym, fitness center and home sporting events.
• On-site cafeteria
• College bookstore discount.
• Discounts on Luncheon Lectures and most Lifelong Learning programming hosted by Workforce & Continuing Education.
• And more!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Primary coverage will be on the Petoskey, Michigan campus, with online/hybrid courses being offered as demand and leadership dictate. As such, relocation may be required. Further, we are unable to offer a relocation package at this time.

Teaches assigned college course work as defined by North Central Michigan College and assigned by the Dean of Arts & Sciences. Assists students in meeting didactic and laboratory requirements and understanding course material. Provides a safe classroom and/or field experience-learning environment. Conducts self in a professional manner promoting diplomacy with students, educational agencies, and other faculty and staff. Engages in individual student and educational program development, accessibility, and coordination with other college departments including Student Services, as needed, to foster student success. In addition, the Psychology Instructor will serve as the content expert while collaborating with other faculty on curriculum development and improvement within the college's arts and sciences programs.

DUTIES:

• Teach 15 contact hours per semester. Assignments may include day and evening course times as well as coverage in Petoskey and NCMC's other off-campus sites.
• Hold six (6) office hours per week at times convenient for student consultations.
• Prepare instructional materials and deliver instruction to students in a variety of formats and settings (including classroom, hybrid, online, flex, etc.)
• Provide timely feedback on students' progress, including evaluation of student work
• Work with Dean of Arts & Sciences to maintain updated master syllabi of courses and program outcomes.
• Prepare and submit required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information required by the college.
• Engage in college service in the areas of curriculum development, program outcomes assessment, and instructional improvement.
• Participate in the college governance structure and/or strategic planning process through committee service.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Psychology
• Evidence of teaching competence
• Online teaching experience
• Demonstrable interest in the exploration and use of new media and innovative andragogical techniques.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, to include andragogical and assessment techniques appropriate to Psychology instruction.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the community college mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience in teaching Psychology in a community college setting.
• At least 18 graduate hours in a second discipline (Social Work or Sociology highly preferred)
• Quality Matters online certification
• Clinical or counseling background
• Experience with learning outcome assessment and program review
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience recruiting students
• Experience supporting persistence and retention of students
• Activity in professional organizations.
• Familiarity with program assessment practices within a community college setting.
• Familiarity with institutional effectiveness planning and retention issues within a community college environment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Primary coverage will be on the Petoskey, Michigan campus, with online/hybrid courses being offered as demand and leadership dictate. As such, relocation may be required. Further, we are unable to offer a relocation package at this time.
• This is for the semester beginning January 2027.
• Complete applications will be given first consideration and shall include:
  • Work history
  • Education information
  • 3+ professional references
• Please also include a current resume, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy.
• Unofficial (student) copies of all higher education transcripts are also required.
• Official transcripts from all attended institutions will be required upon hire.
• Additional upload spots will be available for other related documentation, such as licenses or certifications.