Psychology Instructor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District

1. Teach classes in a variety of areas in accordance with program and scheduling needs, including introductory psychology, social psychology, physiological psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, and human sexuality
2. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, department planning, and program review
3. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, technology, and distance education that will enhance the psychology offerings of the department
4. Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies
5. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
6. Participate on an ongoing basis in the development, assessment, and analysis of student learning outcomes in psychology
7. Serve as a member of division and college committees
8. Teach day and evening classes as required
9. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

• Possession of a Masters or above in psychology OR Bachelors in psychology AND Masters or above in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded-practice both within and outside of the classroom

1. Have recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach the following college-level courses: introduction to psychology, psychology of prejudice and discrimination, social psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, introduction to human sexuality, or research methods
2. Possess a professional level of competence and the ability to teach the full range of community college courses in psychology

1. An understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of this community college
2. A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college
3. Skill and enthusiasm for the development of psychology curriculum
4. The ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students abilities, levels of preparation, and learning styles
5. The ability to use teaching methods that promote the development of critical thinking skills, engage students actively in their own learning, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
6. Knowledge of current theories and teaching methods, especially in a culturally diverse student population
7. Ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds

1. The ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
2. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities

• Doctoral degree in psychology
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
• Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in psychology
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within psychology courses and classrooms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving designations for institutional, departmental and instructional practices
• Experience with online instruction and course management systems

• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
• Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students?
• How is your teaching approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

About San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”

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