San Diego Community College District
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Closing Date: 12/15/2016
Position Number:
Location: Mesa College
Position Type: Academic
The Position:
From San Diego Mesa College President Pamela Luster:
San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.
As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state of the art facilities, and a world class faculty and staff. For 52 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor's Degree, to being the #1 California Community College to graduate students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges, and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.
We are adding new faculty who, alongside our stellar current faculty, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.
Applications are now being accepted for one position of Assistant Professor, Psychology, beginning Fall 2017 (August 21, 2017) at San Diego Mesa College. Interviews will occur between April 3 and April 7, 2017. While the current vacancy is at Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.
Major Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility is the teaching of Behavioral Science Statistics and General Psychology. Depending upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the Department, other responsibilities may include teaching Introduction to Psychological Research and/or other courses. The assignment will be for 15 class hours per week, and may include day, evening and Saturday classes. Additional responsibilities of Mesa College tenured/tenure-track faculty include maintaining regular office hours for student advisement, curriculum review and development, serving on College and District committees, and participating in various departmental and college activities.
Qualifications:
Master’s in psychology
OR
bachelor’s in psychology AND master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work
OR
the equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of:
• Subject matter competency.
• Completion of appropriate graduate level coursework in Statistics, Research Methods, and a specialty area.
• Ability to teach effectively by demonstrating a working knowledge of teaching techniques, along with the ability to fairly and effectively evaluate student performance.
• Recent teaching experience in Statistics and General Psychology at the lower-division college level.
• Active contributions to Departmental activities and goals (as a graduate student or as a professional).
• Effective oral communication and writing ability.
• Continued professional growth and maintaining currency in the general field of Psychology.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Experience and/or knowledge in working with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
Licenses:
Pay Information:
Class 1, Step A – Class 6, C ($5,658.89 – $7,625.90) per month based on the current AFT – COLLEGE Faculty Tenured-Tenured Track Monthly Salary Schedule.
Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made with-in the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/885179
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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