Part-Time Instructor Psychology; POOL

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Open Until Filled Notes Open for the 25/26 Academic Year, starting Fall 2025

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor

Instructor Status

Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

Overtime Eligible Exempt

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Learned Professional

Campus Location

Primary Purpose

Provide instruction in Psychology as a member of an instructional team of full and part-time instructors, direct student discussion, select learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives, and evaluate student performance in the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Psychology. Courses are taught in the classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught at the Bend or branch campuses (Redmond, Madras, Prineville), or by interactive video chat technology.
• Cooperate with faculty and accept direction from assigned Department Chair in developing and implementing syllabi, teaching methods, assignments, and standards to achieve course specific and program-wide student learned outcomes and assessment goals.
• Act as a resource person for students.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge of field of Psychology.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g., Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• The ability to work well independently and self‑monitor in order to recognize the link between the instructor’s classroom behaviors and the student success theories and skills begin taught.
• Knowledge of current academic models of student success and retention.

Ergonomic Requirements

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate…