Psychology/Behavioral Health Instructor

Position Summary: Provide academic instruction for Behavioral Health Support and Psychology courses.

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs; Division of Math, History, Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences
REPORTS TO: Dean/Director of Savannah Campus
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-time, permanent, 9-month contract, tenure track
SHIFT: Day shift, weekdays
LOCATION: Savannah Campus

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

· Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with established course learning objectives.

· Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

· Demonstrate commitment to student success through the assessment of student learning.

· Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods to ensure desirable student learning outcomes.

· Provide access to students by posting office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.

· Establish annual objectives to include personal and professional growth plans.

· Provide academic advising for Behavioral Health Support students.

· Effectively collaborate with adjunct and dual credit instructors, as needed, while also identifying and recommending employment of adjunct faculty.

· Develop and maintain alliances with appropriate constituencies and institutions to support recruiting and job placement of students, and to stay connected with the behavioral health community.

· Coordinate Behavioral Health Support course offerings in collaboration with college officials.

· Participate in division and college committees.

· Maintain current knowledge in subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.

· Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.