Instructor - Psychology jobs in Texas

Job Summary

The Social/Behavioral Sciences department has four full time faculty members who teach courses including introduction to psychology, human growth and development, sociology, and social work. While working closely with the department chair, this position will report to the instructional division dean of Arts and Mathematical Sciences.

Responsibilities and Duties

This faculty position will begin in September 2024.  This is a nine-month on-campus faculty position with a full load consisting of 15 contact hours and 10 office hours.  The college operates on a four day (Monday through Thursday) teaching schedule, with occasional meetings or professional development activities scheduled on Fridays.   Expectations for this position may include the following: teach in person afternoon and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach in person dual credit classes in high schools; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or blended classes; and use instructional technology in the classroom.  Primary responsibility is the teaching of Psychology 2314, Lifespan Growth and Development and Psychology 2301, General Psychology.  Other responsibilities may include participation in the general education/assessment program, on-going curriculum planning and review; professional/instructional development; participation in committee activities; student registration, advisement, recruitment, and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

All full time faculty are required to complete online course certification through the KC Faculty Innovation Center within their first year of employment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in Psychology with preference given to applicants with at least 18 graduate hours in any additional discipline within the Social/Behavioral Sciences
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a college instructor and a commitment to excellence in teaching is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with three or more years of college teaching, and a second teaching field that falls within the purview of the Kilgore College Social/Behavioral Science.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 9-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $43,000 for a master’s degree to $49,880 for a doctorate; years of experience teaching in higher education factored in on top of base. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.   

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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