Overview

Faculty, Psychology

Category: Faculty
Department: School of Public Service & Social Sciences
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Feb 11, 2024
Closes: 3/10/2024
Type: Full Time
Position ID: 172521

About Quinsigamond Community College:

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), the largest community college in Central Massachusetts serving over 13,000 students in degree and certificate programs, adult education and workforce development. QCC offers over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. Additionally, over 137 credit and 300 noncredit courses are offered online, as well as a wide variety of classroom non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars. Classes are provided on the main campus, in downtown Worcester (Healthcare, Workforce Development, Continuing Education), at the Worcester Senior Center (Hospitality & Recreation Management), at Burncoat High School (Automotive Technology), and in the city of Southbridge.

QCC is committed to 100% student success as evidenced by its ambitious strategic plan. This commitment is furthered by a college-wide Equity Appraisal-currently underway-designed to assist the College to better serve students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.

QCC is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or services, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the college academic community.

Job Description:

General Statement

For forty-four years, Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelor's level programs at four-year colleges and universities, and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

Supervision Received

The full-time faculty member reports directly to the Dean of the School of Public Service, Education and Social Sciences.

Supervision Exercised

The full-time faculty member exercises supervision over any personnel assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct a broad range of Psychology course(s) including, Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Psychological Statistics.
• Provide classroom, laboratory and/or team teaching instruction and facilitate individualized and non-traditional approaches to learning as appropriate.
• Develop and/or revise instructional materials with other faculty members.
• Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying backgrounds and abilities
• Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes.
• Actively participate in ongoing curriculum & program review.
• Conduct academic advising and assistance of students.
• Participate in college service activities in concert with the provisions of the MCCC Agreement.
• Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.