Faculty - Psychology, Program Chair

Posted:
5/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Provide instruction (classes, labs, & clinicals) within specific programs; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

As Program Chair will develop and update schedule of Psychology offerings, staff sections, onboard, support, and conduct evaluations of all adjunct, full-time, and Dual Credit faculty, recruit students, advise students, development partnerships with community partners and employers, lead advisory board meetings, and work with four-year partners, including Purdue University.

Instruction: Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance. Professional Development: Participates in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study. Community Service: Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school. Institutional Support: Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member. Advising: Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours. Program Management: Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM). Support Program Chair in program management activities. Other Functions: Assist in the recruitment of students. Develop community/industry contacts. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, , LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.

Generous employer contribution annually to Health Savings Account.

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Coverage starts on day 1.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (10% of annual salary-employee contribution not required)

Paid time off, sick time accrued bi-weekly.

Paid holidays

Free tuition for employee and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

A qualified faculty member in psychology is one who has an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology. Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.