Psychology Instructor, Full-time, Tenure-line

Psychology Instructor, Full-time, Tenure-line

Jamestown Campus

Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. Guided by principles that emphasize student success and continuous improvement, JCC welcomes applications from qualified, enthusiastic candidates.

In particular, the college seeks individuals with leadership potential and a vision for the future. As the role of faculty continues to evolve, responsibilities and expectations transform appropriately. Faculty responsibilities include but are not limited to curriculum development, assessment activities, appropriate use of technology to enhance student learning, participation on committees, academic advisement of students, mentoring and collaboration with colleagues, as well as the development and implementation of activities that support student engagement. Faculty members are also expected to have flexible schedules to adjust to the needs of the student population, and to be open to exploring alternative teaching modalities. High-energy candidates with experience and interest in developing and leading innovative recruitment and retention efforts designed to increase enrollment will be given the highest consideration.

Position Description:

Full-time, tenure-line instructor to teach psychology courses beginning fall 2021 semester, based on the Jamestown Campus with teaching responsibilities on the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, NY. Responsibility for teaching a full range of freshman/sophomore level courses in psychology with an emphasis on Forensic Psychology, Developmental Psychology and content areas related to Community Mental Health.

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree (or higher) in psychology, forensic psychology or MSW – with diverse psychology foundation coursework. Preparation in forensic psychology and/or community mental health areas.

Preferred: Doctorate in psychology; college teaching experience, especially community college experience. Program development and non-profit organization experience.

Additional Information:

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits package.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Please note that Jamestown Community College does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and a list of three professional references to: www.sunyjcc.edu/jobs.