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 | Psychology - Human Relations, Tenure Track |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | Highline Community College | | Job Location: | Washington, U.S.A. | | Job Type: | Tenure-Track | | Contact Person: | L. J. Peyton | | Date Posted: | March 13th, 2000 | | Closing Date: | April 7th, 2000 | | | | |  |  | |
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (Revised closing date)
PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Preliminary screening will begin on April 10, 2000. To ensure review of your full application, materials should be received by 5:00 p.m., April 7, 2000.
ANTICIPATED DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:
September 19, 2000.
SALARY:
This is a full time, tenure track faculty position. Salary is based on the negotiated salary schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach Psychology classes as assigned which include Psychology of Human Relations and other first and second year courses;
Collaborate with department faculty in reviewing Psychology offerings -- plan and implement necessary curricular changes;
Be actively involved in the department, the division and the college;
Participate in student advising, curriculum development, committee work and other contracted activities;
Communicate with instructors in other campus programs and academic areas to ensure that Psychology classes required by other departments support their curriculum requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Applicants must possess a combination of academic preparation and professional experience that demonstrates the ability to:
Use a variety of strategies and new technologies in teaching;
Communicate effectively in oral and written English;
Work and interact collaboratively with colleagues, staff, students, and administrators of diverse backgrounds;
Contribute to the college's diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Psychology with course work in Human Relations and/or Social Psychology;
Course work in at least five of the following areas: Abnormal Psychology, Personality Theory, Learning, Statistics, Research Methods, Physiological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, Human Sexuality, Cognitive Psychology;
Strong commitment to shared governance of the college;
Strong commitment to community college education.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Community college or undergraduate teaching experience;
Interest in incorporation of innovative teaching methods;
Flexibility in hours of assignment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application packet may be requested by calling or writing the Human Resources Department, Highline Community College, P. O. Box 98000, MS 9-7, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800, (206) 878-3710, ext. 3812, e-mailing to personnel@hcc.ctc.edu, or faxing your request to (206) 870-3773. To view our web site, go to www.highline.ctc.edu. The following application materials, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted as a package:
A letter of application which addresses both of the following:
We assume you are committed to working with a diverse student and faculty population.
Please describe how you foster diversity in your present position and;
Describe the qualities you can bring to Highline and this position as an effective faculty member.
A detailed resume
A Highline Community College application form
Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
Three current letters of recommendation
All materials submitted become the property of Highline Community College and cannot be returned. Any corrections, modifications, or changes relating to this position announcement will be posted in Human Resources Office, Building 9, Highline Community College.
THE COLLEGE:
The College, established in 1961, is nationally and internationally recognized as a premiere community college. This reputation has been earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum, and community participation. Highline is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.
The main campus, located five miles south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, includes 30 buildings on an 80-acre wooded site overlooking Puget Sound, an operating budget of approximately $21 million, and faculty and staff of 1,000. Highline has an enrollment of over 9,000 day and evening students.
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR AND OPERATES UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED TO THE EXTENT REASONABLY POSSIBLE. TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS CALL (206)878-3710 EXTENSION 3220 OR TTY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED AT 1-800-223-3131.
If hired, you will be requested to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.
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