Instructor of Psychology

Compensation:

$50,000 DOE
Full time, 9 month annual work period

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time, nine-month position of Instructor of Psychology to begin Fall 2024.

Why Join San Juan College?
Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite campuses of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.
 
San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values
Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.
 
San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
 
What can you look forward to?
As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:
 

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

This position is responsible for the instruction of course specific material within the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Instructor of Psychology will report directly to the Dean of the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences and will provide 15 credit hours of instruction per semester.
• The teaching load will include Introduction to Psychology and Human Development with additional courses in n Statistics, areas of specialization, and other courses as needed by the department. Teaching load may also include additional courses as needed by the department.
• The individual will maintain a minimum of 5 office hours per week; participate in college committees as assigned; assist in curriculum review; mentor student research/ service projects; and advise students. Experience in community projects or development is beneficial. Day and evening classes can be expected. The teaching load may include other related assignments. Responsibilities include advisement, and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
• Classroom locations may vary to include: SJC Main Campus, SJC East Campus and SJC West Campus, and on-site at local high schools for dual credit classes. 

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or higher, with 18 Graduate hours in Psychology is required. Teaching experience at a community college, with demonstrated interest in creating student-centered, interactive courses is desired.
• The successful candidate will be dynamic with a high energy level and have a strong commitment to the community college and learning college philosophies.
• The candidate should also value diversity and have a strong multicultural perspective with adult and minority students.
• Physical Requirements: Varied sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 25lbs as related to office supplies and equipment.
• All candidates are subject to a Criminal Background Investigation prior to any offer of employment.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered . Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.