Category:: Faculty & Instructors
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Department:: Department of Behavioral Sciences - 3810
Locations:: Haverhill, MA
Posted:: Aug 8, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 309854
Position ID:: 179749

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Psychology Faculty and Coordinator of the Psychology Associate Degree Program: Assistant Professor; Department of Behavioral Sciences, Division of Liberal Arts, Tenure Track; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position

SUMMARY: The Department of Behavioral Sciences and the Division of Liberal Arts is seeking an engaged Psychology educator and academic leader to teach a range of Psychology classes and coordinate the Liberal Arts: Psychology Associate Degree program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach a variety of Psychology courses as assigned.
• Serve as Program Coordinator for the Liberal Arts: Psychology Associate Degree, which includes curriculum development, academic assessment, program review, and student advising.
• As Program Coordinator, develop and lead program-building efforts for the Liberal Arts: Psychology Associate Degree, including coordinating community-building events and chairing advisory board.
• Participate and collaborate in departmental and division meetings and activities
• Complete online course development and training as necessary
• Teach assigned classes on NECC's Haverhill and Lawrence campuses
• Perform required college service
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students
• Maintain office hours
• Other related responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Liberal Arts

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience teaching Psychology or related field at a college or high school level
• Experience using technology in instruction and assessment
• Commitment to teaching and responding to the educational needs of community college students
• Ability to teach effectively and contribute positively to a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population
• Demonstrated interest or experience in faculty leadership roles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching experience
• Graduate degree in Psychology
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $56,190.00 - $66,039.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor with a Master's degree) per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2025

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and experience
• Resume/CV
• List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits)

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery