Allan Hancock College
Assistant Professor, Psychology - 2 positions
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454
Position SummaryAllan Hancock College is seeking a dedicated and innovative individual to join our Social and Behavior Sciences department as a full-time, 175-day (10-month annual contract) tenure-track faculty member. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality education to a diverse student body, focusing on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging learning environment.This position involves teaching various psychology courses, both in-person and online, and contributing as an active member of the department and the college. The assignment may include teaching at off-campus centers and/or evening classes as well as distance education/online classes.Allan Hancock College is a California public community college located in northern Santa Barbara County. The college is ranked as one of the five best community colleges in California and one of the top 120 community colleges in the nation. Approximately 11,500 credit students enroll each semester at one of the college's four locations in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, or at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Allan Hancock College is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution and serves a vibrant community of which it is a part: over 98 percent of the college's students come from the local area and Hancock students consistently enjoy one of the best acceptance rates to University of California and California State University campuses. To learn more about Allan Hancock College visit
hancockcollege.edu .Essential Functions and QualificationsKey Responsibilities:Teach a variety of psychology courses, which may include General Psychology, Social Psychology, Theories of Personality, Human Sexuality, Child Psychology, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, and more.Develop and deliver course materials, syllabi, and assessments that align with departmental standards and the college's educational mission.Utilize effective teaching strategies and the college's course management system to engage students and enhance learning and program outcomes.Provide academic mentorship to students, helping them to achieve their educational and career goals.Participate in curriculum development, program review, and assessment activities.Engage in professional development opportunities and remain current in the field of psychology.Collaborate with department colleagues and participate in the college's participatory governance structure.Foster an inclusive classroom environment that respects and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.Support students' academic and personal growth through office hours, academic support services, and campus resources.Participate in outreach and contribute to the college's mission to serve the local community.Knowledge of and/or experience in/with:Teaching strategies that address the needs of students with a variety of learning styles, skills, motivation, and education both in the classroom and online.The overall field of psychology as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate coursework.Teaching lower-division college-level psychology courses.Demonstrated ability to:Maintain sensitivity and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and staff and students with disabilities.Provide academic, career, and personal guidance for psychology students.Work with and assist students having a broad range of skills, motivation, and academic or career technical education goals.Communicate effectively, both in oral and written communications, and demonstrate strength in interpersonal communication.Collaborate with both instructional and service faculty and staff to assist students to understand and use counseling, college success services, and resources.Identify and use learning outcomes and assessments that lead to course and program improvements.Design, review, and evaluate curriculum and make recommendations to maintain program currency for both vocational and transfer students.Act as a primary contact for the psychology program.Assist in scheduling classes for the psychology program.Coordinate with Human Resources to recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate part-time faculty.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in psychologyORBachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work.ORThe equivalent as outlined in Board Policy 7211.Additional Information:Beginning Date: January 2025, pending board approval.The hiring salary range is $66,760 to $83,710 dependent upon education and experience.To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials through our website
hancockcollege.edu/hr
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Friday, October 18, 2024,
by 11:59 PST:Cover letter;A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience;A statement that demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an Equivalency Petition to be considered.Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.
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hancockcollege.edu .Essential Functions and QualificationsKey Responsibilities:Teach a variety of psychology courses, which may include General Psychology, Social Psychology, Theories of Personality, Human Sexuality, Child Psychology, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, and more.Develop and deliver course materials, syllabi, and assessments that align with departmental standards and the college's educational mission.Utilize effective teaching strategies and the college's course management system to engage students and enhance learning and program outcomes.Provide academic mentorship to students, helping them to achieve their educational and career goals.Participate in curriculum development, program review, and assessment activities.Engage in professional development opportunities and remain current in the field of psychology.Collaborate with department colleagues and participate in the college's participatory governance structure.Foster an inclusive classroom environment that respects and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.Support students' academic and personal growth through office hours, academic support services, and campus resources.Participate in outreach and contribute to the college's mission to serve the local community.Knowledge of and/or experience in/with:Teaching strategies that address the needs of students with a variety of learning styles, skills, motivation, and education both in the classroom and online.The overall field of psychology as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate coursework.Teaching lower-division college-level psychology courses.Demonstrated ability to:Maintain sensitivity and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and staff and students with disabilities.Provide academic, career, and personal guidance for psychology students.Work with and assist students having a broad range of skills, motivation, and academic or career technical education goals.Communicate effectively, both in oral and written communications, and demonstrate strength in interpersonal communication.Collaborate with both instructional and service faculty and staff to assist students to understand and use counseling, college success services, and resources.Identify and use learning outcomes and assessments that lead to course and program improvements.Design, review, and evaluate curriculum and make recommendations to maintain program currency for both vocational and transfer students.Act as a primary contact for the psychology program.Assist in scheduling classes for the psychology program.Coordinate with Human Resources to recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate part-time faculty.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in psychologyORBachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work.ORThe equivalent as outlined in Board Policy 7211.Additional Information:Beginning Date: January 2025, pending board approval.The hiring salary range is $66,760 to $83,710 dependent upon education and experience.To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials through our website
hancockcollege.edu/hr
by
Friday, October 18, 2024,
by 11:59 PST:Cover letter;A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience;A statement that demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an Equivalency Petition to be considered.Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.
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