Psychology Instructor

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Psychology or a Master’s degree and 18 hours in Psychology at the graduate level
• Teaching experience at the high school and college level.

• Community college teaching experience.

Provide quality instruction and services for student success. The primary role of faculty at SCC is to promote the educational attainment portion of the college’s mission. As such, faculty are expected to create and maintain appropriately high academic rigor while simultaneously providing appropriate support to help students be successful. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their academic discipline and work to incorporate best practices related to teaching, learning, and student success. As such, faculty assignments may include work during the day and/or evening hours, including weekends, and may be redefined or adjusted. Faculty teaching assignments may include courses for high school students. Courses may be scheduled at different locations within the county, including area high schools. Faculty are to pursue and maintain a current awareness of the College’s growth and engage in professional development, assisting in achieving the college mission and purpose through effective customer focus, college service, and willingness to assist as needed. Faculty should provide responsible academic support to the Dean.

Essential Duties:

1. Advise students in the areas of academic planning and learning support. Faculty are expected be accessible to their advisees and engage advisees in a manner that promotes student success and reflects best practice.
2. Faculty workload will be determined in accordance with Procedure 3.01.15 Curriculum Faculty Workload.
3. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental assessment/program unit strategic plans and General Education/Program Learning Outcome assessments and improvement plans.
4. Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence-based and up-to-date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline and will participate in professional development activities that will support and enhance knowledge in the discipline and stay current with changes in the field.
5. Coordinate textbook decisions with program peers and supervisors.
6. Develop new courses in conjunction with the Division Dean.
7. Review the need for equipment, supplies, and instructional materials and recommend purchases; supervises facilities for program area, if assigned, for proper use, safety, security and maintenance and maintain a budget for the program.
8. Conduct peer observations according to professional development system for both full- and part-time instructors.
9. Teach assigned courses in curriculum and/or continuing education according to the published curriculum and course descriptions with an assigned course load to meet College guidelines, goals and objectives.
10. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved addendum for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies in curriculum and/or continuing education courses.
11. Plan, organize and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning and participate in professional development related to pedagogy and andragogy best practices.
12. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance. Faculty are expected to use Watermark to engage students and improve student retention and provide proactive outreach for students.
13. Recommend to the Division Dean improvements to the instructional programs including but not limited to curriculum, textbooks, instructional techniques, modes of delivery, equipment, hardware, software, and facilities.
14. Maintain currency in the field of academia and incorporate new instructional techniques and technologies into the face-to-face and/or virtual classrooms.
15. Periodically evaluate and develop new curriculum and/or continuing education courses. Revise and update existing courses for relevancy and currency consistent with the role and the mission of the College.
16. Maintain face-to-face and virtual classroom environments conducive to student learning, engagement, and retention.
17. Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing computer operations necessary for instruction, advisement and other College recognized forms of communication.
18. Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning management system, Rams Online. Faculty are expected to use the LMS gradebook feature for all courses. This gradebook must be managed so it accurately reflects student grades within a five-day grading window for recent student assessments.
19. Ensure all assigned online courses are in compliance with SCC and SACSCOC Online Standards.
20. Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes, methods of measurement, and evaluation.
21. Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.Faculty are expected keep web attendance records updated and accurate on at least a weekly basis.
22. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
23. Maintain confidentiality of student information per the College and FERPA guidelines.
24. Submit a Personal Development Plan to the appropriate Division Dean annually demonstrating responsibility for professional and personal growth related to current knowledge in the field and best pedagogy and andragogy practices.
25. Maintain accuracy in the assigned subject matter through involvement in professional organizations and attending or facilitating professional meetings, conferences, workshops, on-campus, and off-campus.
26. Participate in professional development activities that will support and enhance knowledge in the discipline.
27. Remain current with change in the field and with state and national certification requirements.
28. When necessary, will substitute, as designated by supervisor, for other instructors within the field in case of absence.
29. Represent the College at community and outside organization functions/events and participate in outreach events to promote programs, courses, and the College.
30. Participate in outreach efforts to promote academic and workforce education programs to the community, participate in presentations to the community, local schools, and business and industry.
31. Exercise stewardship of college facilities, supplies and equipment and maintain a budget for the program or courses being taught.
32. Serve in the academic and student tutoring and learning center.
33. Teach community college students to include dual-enrolled students, non-traditional students, low-income, and first-generation students.
34. Teach courses at times that meet students’ and industry schedules to include evening, online, and on the weekends.
35. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility for advisement and consultation with colleagues and day, evening, and online studentsin accordance with Procedure 3.01.16 Curriculum Faculty Office Hours.
36. Uphold the dignity of the profession by appropriate dress, behavior, maintenance of office and classroom environments, and communication.
37. Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities.
38. Perform other duties related to and within the scope of the mission of the college as assigned.

Other Duties Specific to the Position

• Remain current in state and federal regulation requirements through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including but not limited to off-campus activities, webinars, conference, etc., as approved.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other cocurricular activities of the College.
• Enhance communication with area high schools and serves as a liaison between area high schools and the College.
• Build community and business relations. Maintain regular, professional communications within the college and affiliated business and industry contacts.
• Coordinate career-oriented activities with program faculty/staff.
• Attend scheduled meetings and coordinate meetings for faculty/staff, if requested.
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for grant programs and proposal for new grants.
• Gather data and prepares reports for state, regional, national, and federal agencies as required.
• Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Willing to travel and participate in events during the day, evening and on the weekends.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Division Dean and Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, andtimemanagement skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the mission and purpose of the NC Community College System.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a professional team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, businesses, college staff, and the general public.

* This is a 9-Month Faculty Position

The successful candidate must begin work by August 2026. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and labor market. Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request.

A completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), a resume, a letter of interest addressing the requirements, and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and screened for candidates who meet the qualifications of the position. First review of applications will be April 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit all documents as requested on the SCC website athttps://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sccnc. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer