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Psychology, Part-Time Faculty
Community College of Philadelphia


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Date Posted Jan. 23, 2025
Title Psychology, Part-Time Faculty
University Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Department All Jobs
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Faculty Associate
  • Social Sciences - Psychology
 
 

 

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title: Psychology, Part-Time Faculty

Requisition Number: FAC00502

General Description

The Psychology Program is accepting applications for part-time teaching positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. We seek experienced adjunct faculty skilled in the following course content: Introduction to Psychology, Psychopathology, and Research Methods.

Applications will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the Department’s future and the College’s life. The Department seeks applicants who are actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success within and beyond the classroom. The courses have assigned textbooks and required course content.

The Psychology Program provides students opportunities to earn AA degrees in Psychology. The department also provides foundational knowledge for students in Liberal Arts and offers courses that fulfill many of the College General Education Requirements.
 
College Intro
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
 
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.
 
Specific Responsibilities
  • The Department seeks applicants who are actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success both within and beyond the classroom.
  • Teach courses from the following areas: Psychology, Psychopathology, and Research Methods.
  • Support community college students further develop their psychology knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and behaviors, for college and workplace success.
  • Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide.
  • Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
  • Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
  • Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
  • Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
  • External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
  • Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
  • Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
  • Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
  • Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
  • Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Masters degree in respective field required.
  • Experience with teaching in person and online courses.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with classroom technology, online publisher resources, and an urban population preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.
  • Bilingual or other language proficiency.
Work Location: Main Campus, NERC, CATC, NWRC
 
 
Benefits Summary
 
Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.
 
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
 
Salary Grade or Rank: Adjunct Faculty
Job Posting Open Date: 01/17/2025
Position Type: Faculty
Employment Status: Part-Time
 
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should complete an online application.
  • Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
  • Name and contact information of 3 references required.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

 

Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • LinkedIn
    • The Chronicle
    • Veterans Job Fair
    • Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
    • AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
    • Community College of Philadelphia Website
    • Indeed.com
    • Other
  2. If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a Master’s degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you have prior teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have college level teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you bilingual?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. References






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Contact Information

 
  • Abby Ametrano Aametrano@ccp.edu
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