Assistant Professor, Psychology

Johnson County Community College
Position, Department: Assistant Professor, Psychology, Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Faculty, Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Pay Range: 9MOBU *Actual pay depends on qualifications in alignment with the https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/administration/human-resources/employee-benefits-leaves/files/pdfs/master-agreement.pdf" href="https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/administration/human-resources/employee-benefits-leaves/files/pdfs/master-agreement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Master Agreement

Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits



Position Summary: The Psychology Department at Johnson County Community College is seeking to hire two full-time faculty members. The department offers courses in Applied Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Human Sexuality, Statistics in Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Child Development, Human Development, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Health Psychology. These courses offer a foundation for students preparing for careers in psychology, social services, education, and nursing as well as meeting general education requirements. Many of our students transfer to 4-year institutions.

The individuals selected for these positions will have a proven track record of success in the classroom and in supporting students at all levels of ability and who are from diverse backgrounds. They will teach fifteen credit hours each semester in a combination of Introduction to Psychology and other courses that align with the candidate's qualifications and expertise. Faculty will teach face-to-face and online courses, hold weekly office hours, and perform other duties expected of a full-time faculty member. Those duties might include sponsoring Student Life activities such as Psi Beta, informal advising of current and new students, coordinating departmental special events on and off-campus, developing new courses, and collaboration with other psychology faculty in all aspects of departmental business such as program reviews and assessment development. Participation in division and college-wide activities and committee work are essential components of this position.

The priority at Johnson County Community College is student learning and success. This learning and success depends on caring, knowledgeable faculty who are skilled in course delivery, instruction, and assessment. JCCC offers extensive support for new full-time faculty with LENS, a year-long new faculty orientation program to acquaint them with institutional history, culture, procedures, and instructional issues. Individual mentoring with an experienced faculty member and group mentoring through the Peer Review Committee are also provided during the first three years of service. Continuing education and development are available for all faculty at all levels of their professional careers.

Johnson County Community College is located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. Students at JCCC come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including traditional and nontraditional students, military veterans, international students, and those who are the first members of their families to attend college. We are encouraged by the ever-increasing diversity present in our classrooms, within our student population, and among our faculty and staff, as it allows for a more enriching educational experience for us all. We are proud and supportive of our student body and the values they represent. We respect the unique qualities that each student brings to our campus and support their hopes and dreams. We are committed to actively recruiting applicants from a diverse pool and encourage candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in psychology
• Strong academic background in psychology
• College teaching experience in both face-to-face and online teaching environments
• Previous experience with a learning management system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in psychology
• Minimum of three years of previous college teaching experience
• Minimum of one year of community college teaching experience
• Prior understanding and use of the Canvas Learning Management system

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, transcripts, a cover letter, and three letters of recommendation.

*Official/unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.



Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.



Diversity Statement: Here at Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive change for our students, faculty, and staff through promoting growth and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students' success. You belong here.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.



To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/495205/assistant-professor-psychology



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