Psychology Instructor

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Department of Health & Social Sciences at Central State University invites applications for one term (on‑campus) faculty positions in Psychology. This is a nine‑month contractual appointment. The positions will begin in August 2025. A PhD in Psychology is preferred; however, candidates holding a master’s degree will also be considered. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience in the field of Psychology, along with college‑level teaching experience in the area.

Preference will be given to candidates with in‑person experience across a broad range of Psychology courses.

• Faculty typically teach 12 hours per semester (undergraduate), especially upper‑level offerings such as Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth & Development, Introduction to Counseling, Psychological Measures, and Research Methods.
• Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and scholarly pursuits and involve undergraduate students in these endeavors.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the department, the University, and the profession through appropriate service obligations, including the advising of students and committee service.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics in Psychology.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Collect and analyze data for program and university assessment.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues, to include internship placements.
• Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment and registration activities.

• Hold at least a PhD in Psychology or be ABD. Individuals with a master’s degree in psychology or a related field and who have at least 15 credits of graduate courses in Psychology will be considered.

• Candidates with a PhD in psychology (or who are ABD) are preferred.