Psychology​/Sociology Instructor

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
External

POSITION:
Psychology/Sociology Instructor

LOCATION:

NDSCS - Fargo, North Dakota and Online

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Full-time, 9-month, benefited position

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Anyone eligible to work in the United States

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a full-time, 9-month instructional position in the NDSCS Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Primary instructional responsibilities include psychology and sociology classes. Other duties include curriculum development & revision, student advisement, student recruitment activities, committee participation, assessment of student learning, and related departmental and college responsibilities. The successful applicant will be expected to embrace the use of technology, as it relates to teaching and learning, and must be highly motivated, self-directed, and able to analyze and solve problems while working effectively in a team-centered management atmosphere.

Minimum Requirements

* Must support the mission, vision, and values of NDSCS

* Master's degree in Psychology or Sociology

* Experience teaching with technology

* Digital literacy including word processing and e-mail

* Demonstrated competence in subject matter

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively and professionally with students and staff in a team setting

* Ability to articulate and support the two-year postsecondary college philosophy with a strong commitment to teaching and learning in a two-year college setting

Preferred Qualifications

* Two years of college teaching experience

* Experience with or willingness to develop and/or teach courses online or other distance delivery methods

* Experience with Blackboard or another LMS

* Experience with course and program assessment

Additional Information

SALARY: $57,489, commensurate with education and experience

BENEFITS: NDSCS offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of over $25,000. The package includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the College - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following the date of hire. Other benefits include basic life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement plan, tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and employee assistance program.

Optional benefits include life, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

DATE AVAILABLE:

As arranged

SCREENING BEGINS:
Immediately - for full consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible.

BACKGROUND CHECK: NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to an official offer of the position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
To be considered, interested candidates must submit an NDSCS employment application. A resume and cover letter may also be required in certain positions. Official transcripts must be made available upon request. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be invited for a personal interview. The submission of all required materials by the screening date is the responsibility of the applicant.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements and follows NDUS Policy 601.0 Veterans' Preference. An NBG 22 or DD-214 must be provided if claiming veterans' preference. If claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months must also be submitted.

OPEN RECORDS:
Pursuant to N.D.C.C. Section 44-04-18, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all records of NDSCS are public records, open and accessible for inspection during regular office hours. NDSCS shall comply with public records laws and will not disclose information that is considered exempt under the public records laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NDSCS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact NDSCS Human Resources at  or NDSCS.HR

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: NDSCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic original, mental or physical disability, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial or parental status, status as a U.S. veteran/service member, or participation in lawful activity off the employer's premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business related interests of the employer.