New

Psychology Instructor

Stark State College
$43,806.00 - $53,130.00 Annually
medical insurance, vision insurance, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, North Canton
6200 Frank Avenue Northwest (Show on map)
Apr 21, 2025
Position Purpose Stark State College is seeking a dedicated and student-focused full-time Instructor of social science (psychology) to join us in the upcoming fall semester. The ideal candidate will teach a range of psychology courses, contribute to curriculum development, and support student success through innovative and instruction. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. This position is a full-time, 180-day contract position starting in August 2025. Typical Hours/Days of Work: Varied with each semester due to courses and office hours. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, satellite and/or online courses. Location: Our faculty have the opportunity to instruct in North Canton and Akron Campus as well as online. Pay: $43,806 - $56,947 Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result. You'll be a Great Fit if: A successful candidate will enjoy teaching and teaching-related activities, look forward to professional development and look to be of service to the department, division, college and our community. Typical Responsibilities Include: Prepare and deliver engaging and effective instruction in various courses and demonstrate effective communication skills. Foster collaborative learning environment. Implement innovative teaching methodologies and integrate technology to enhance the learning experience. Contribute to curriculum development and assessment activities. Provide academic advising various courses as outlined within the department. Assist with department activities to promote the success of Stark State College. To view the full job description, click here. To be Considered You'll Need: A Master's Degree in Psychology or related field OR a Master's Degree (any discipline) and 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology/related field required. Candidate will be expected to possess a high level of proficiency in the English language. This proficiency is essential for effective communication, instruction, and interaction with students and colleagues. Preferred Qualifications (although not required): Previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred. Click Here to View Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State College: Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them - and you. We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify. Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.