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Position Title

Assistant Professor, Psychology

Open Internally or Externally

External

If faculty, tenure track status

Tenure Track

Reports to (title)

Associate Dean

Department

Psychology

Requisition Number

F20008

Position Type

Replacement

Job Category

Faculty

FT/PT

Full-time

Starting Salary

$44,393 - $66,591/Academic Yr.

Job Open Date

10/12/2020

Open Until Filled

Yes

Priority Review Date

12/07/2020

Job Summary

The Salt Lake Community College Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology, which will begin August 2021.

Salt Lake Community College is dedicated to engaging and supporting students from all cultures, abilities, and ages, including English Language Learners (ELL) from around the world, underserved, first generation, and refugee students. Additionally, rapidly changing student demographics, with increases in students from Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds, have made the imperative to close achievement a top priority for the entire College.

The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences serves students from a variety of backgrounds that bring to the classroom a variety of social literacies, meaning-making skills, knowledge, ages and life experiences. Therefore, Salt Lake Community College and the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge. We especially value faculty with experience and/or theoretical understanding of the value of high-impact practices (HIPs) for traditionally underserved and underrepresented student populations.

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, the faculty member will prepare and teach lecture, hybrid and distance-learning Psychology courses as assigned by the Division. This position will include the development and teaching of general education psychology courses and as well as courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise. The faculty member will also serve the Division, the School, the College, and the larger community by attending both general and discipline-specific forums and meetings, by serving on College and Division committees, by serving on community committees, engaging with the community in a range of ways and by mentoring adjunct faculty. The faculty member will also participate in a range of professional development activities.

The faculty member will teach 15 instructional units (contact/credit hours) per semester in the Psychology Program, with opportunities for some of the credits to be taught in the Ethnic Studies Program. Regular full-time faculty members teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies and participate in advising, committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities, as assigned.

The regular load will consist of introductory and upper-division, survey courses. This position may also include Concurrent Enrollment coordination of courses in local high schools. Additional responsibilities may include supervision of internships, participating in online curriculum development, training and mentoring adjunct faculty, attending forums and meetings, and serving on department and College committees and boards as requested.

Salary:

Starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience with a starting salary not usually higher than mid-range. Depending on departmental need, a summer contract equal to approximately 18% – 20% of the nine-month contract total may also be available. Compensation for the nine-month contract will be paid out over twelve months. The faculty member is eligible for the College’s generous benefits package, which includes insurance coverage and retirement contributions.

More About SLCC and the Community:

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest College with the most diverse student body in the state. The college’s values include collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, and trust. It serves more than 60,000 students on 8 campuses including an eLearning virtual campus. It is in the dynamically and economically vibrant, urban environment of the Great Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake residents enjoy easy access to numerous recreational opportunities during all four seasons, as well as access to five National Parks throughout the state. Also, Salt Lake hosts many sporting events, such as professional basketball, champion soccer, Triple-A baseball, and the Salt Lake Marathon.

Downtown Salt Lake offers many urban opportunities such as art galleries, the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, and a variety of restaurants and brewpubs. The Sundance Film Festival draws 46,000 attendees and makes Utah one of the centers of the independent film industry. Salt Lake boasts a rich and celebrated diversity, with significant populations of Latinx (22%), Asians (4.5%), and Pacific Islanders, mainly comprised of Samoans and Tongans, (2%). Native Americans and African Americans round out our cultural mix. Multi-cultural and multi-ethnic events and festivals highlighting the many groups take place throughout the year, from Pioneer Days, which features one of the largest and oldest parades in the nation, to one of the West’s largest Pride Festivals; from the Salt Lake Greek Festival to various Cinco de Mayo and Pacific Island celebrations, and many more. In addition to the wide variety of religious faiths represented here, there is a vibrant and active LGBTQ+ community. Salt Lake City also has a reputation as a refugee center.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Teaching:

1. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of delivery method
2. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO) and catalog description
3. Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) at the first class meeting that complies with department procedure and the CCO
4. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during required contact hours
5. Demonstrates incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands‐on and engaged activities)
6. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
7. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students
8. Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area, department, campus, College and state
9. Maintains and posts teaching schedule. Maintains significant campus presence to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, College and community. Meets with students outside of class-a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or online
10. Is available to teach courses at times selected by academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with final decision by the
Academic Administrator
11. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
12. Consistently improves course quality, design and course integrity through participation in College‐wide assessment of student learning
13. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
14. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
15. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits
incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
16. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses
17. Collaborates with leagues for instructional improvement
18. Maintains professional and collegial behavior
19. Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned
20. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1‐2 contract days)
21. Meets deadlines
22. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
23. Partners with the College to provide innovation to improve the learning environment
24. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values and goals of the College by incorporating culturally competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.
25. Become familiar with, and abide by, all College policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization
26. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
27. Work closely with department peers and administrator to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit

Professional Activity:

1. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards
2. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate
3. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis
4. Promotes professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in‐service activities and the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other
methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by departments
5. Participates in collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and College
6. Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role
7. Serves community partners as content area experts when needed
8. Completes required training and participates in professional development.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued

Service:

1. Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or College‐wide
committee
2. Promotes, models and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students and community stakeholders
3. Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc.)
4. Mentors new faculty as assigned
5. Serves on tenure sitting committees for department colleagues when appropriate
6. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations
7. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment
8. Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials
9. Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings)
10. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints
11. Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal and/or informal, per departmental guidelines
12. Meets with and updates counseling office; updates and maintains advising materials per departmental guidelines
13. Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies. (Career and Majors Fair, Pathways to Professions, informal outreach, etc.)
14. Assists with assessment of credit for prior learning as needed
15. Participates in the implementation of department initiatives
16. Evaluates and revises program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula as needed
17. Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process
18. Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring and evaluation of part‐time employees or serving on tenure sitting committees as needed. Participates in
state‐level issues as requested
19. Reports maintenance issues for classrooms and equipment to appropriate authorities
20. Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies and storage/disposal of hazardous materials required for classes, and request appropriate equipment repair
21. Actively participates in the informed budget process
22. Identifies budgetary needs and priorities within the program as applicable.
23. Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to equity, diversity and social justice education
2. Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research
3. Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely-related discipline from an accredited higher education institution
4. Research in or experience teaching topics related to social cognition.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of or work in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as it relates to Psychology
6. Demonstrated experience teaching in both traditional and online higher education courses in Psychology
7. Demonstrated understanding of the scholarship, theory, and practice of teaching and learning (pedagogy)
8. Expertise in multicultural theory and/or pedagogical practices
9. Demonstrated experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and demonstrated commitment to improving access to, and retention in, higher education for students from communities traditionally under-represented in higher education
10. Communication skills and cross-cultural abilities that maximize effective collaboration with a diverse community of campus and external students and colleagues
11. Teaching experience at a community college.
12. Expertise in the theory or application of High Impact Practices (HIPs) for underserved populations
13. Experience teaching and developing courses Social Psychology, Ethnic Studies, or closely related fields.
14. Community work, public service, or activism, especially with racial and ethnic communities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Applicant must have a Master’s in Psychology or a closely-related field from an accredited higher education institution.
2. Two years of full- or three years of part-time experience teaching higher education courses
3. Graduate level coursework in quantitative methods, social, and/or multicultural psychology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Computer literacy skills as they relate to email, Microsoft programs, remote delivery, and online teaching
2. Strong commitment to student success
3. Cultural-competence in practice and curriculum development
4. Knowledge of the instructional program
5. Innovative and flexible working style
6. Effective team member and supporter of the College, School and division policies, procedures and goals
7. Willingness and availability to attend meetings as necessary
8. Theoretical understanding or demonstrated experience teaching traditional and online higher
education courses
9. Ability to develop curriculum
10. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College. The ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Special Instructions

Priority Review: December 7, 2020: Application received by this date will receive first priority screening by the committee.

Applications selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.

Please attach the following documents for the committee to review:

A. Cover letter stating your reasons for applying for this position and your qualifications.
B. Curriculum vitae.
C. A teaching philosophy statement: a one-to-two page account of your approach to teaching, your methods, and your expertise as they relate to current theories and practices about teaching and learning. It should explain through concrete examples why you teach (your objectives), how you teach, and how you measure your effectiveness.
D. Copy of transcripts
E. Student evaluations (optional)

Note: If you are contacted for an interview, you will be required provide three (3) letters of recommendation.
There will be adequate time between when you are contacted for interview and the time needed for letters to be sent and received prior to your interview.

- SLCC HR department will conduct a criminal background check on the selected finalist. In addition, official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

Faculty salaries are commensurate upon higher education and experience. SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: http://www.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/full-time-employees.aspx for more information.

FLSA

Exempt

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.