Psychology Instructor, Full-Time Faculty

Psychology Instructor, Full-Time Faculty

Salary

$45,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location

Zanesville Campus, OH

Job Type

Faculty

Division

Arts & Sciences

Opening Date

10/24/2026

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Position Description

The Full-Time Faculty Member, Psychology provides instruction in psychology courses that serve general education, transfer, and program requirements at Zane State College. The position designs and delivers coursework, assesses student achievement of course and program learning outcomes, and maintains currency in the discipline. The faculty member contributes to curriculum development, program review, and institutional service within the Arts and Sciences division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned psychology courses, which may include general psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and lifespan development, using evidence-based instructional practices appropriate for lower-division undergraduate students.
• Provide instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats as assigned, using the Colleges learning management system and instructional technologies for course delivery, grading, and record keeping.
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments consistent with departmental and College standards.
• Develop and administer learning assessments that measure student achievement of course and program learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and document student progress through timely feedback, grading, academic support, and referral to College resources.
• Participate in program review, outcomes assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic guidance to students.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, course sequencing, and assessment planning, and participate in departmental meetings, College committees, professional development, and shared governance activities.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role of a full-time faculty member as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited institution required; or a masters degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Psychology.
• College-level teaching experience preferred, including experience in a community college setting. [DRAFTED - CONFIRM: no minimum years of experience is stated; confirm whether a minimum is required.]
• Knowledge of psychology as a discipline, including its major theoretical, research, and applied areas.
• Ability to design and evaluate assessments aligned with course and program learning outcomes; experience developing student learning outcomes and program-level assessment reports preferred.
• Skill in providing constructive, timely feedback that supports student achievement.
• Experience teaching and supporting students with varied levels of academic preparation, including first-generation students and adult learners, preferred.
• Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems effectively; experience teaching psychology courses in online or hybrid formats preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Familiarity with program review, accreditation processes, and data-informed instructional improvement preferred.

Employment and Benefits

This is a full-time, nine-month, exempt faculty position based on the Zanesville campus. Assigned courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats based on departmental need; course delivery format does not alter the on-campus nature of the appointment. Summer teaching assignments are offered separately as supplemental agreements based on course demand and institutional need and are not guaranteed. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Zane State College offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; Ohio public retirement system (SERS or STRS, as applicable); paid sick leave and holidays; and tuition waiver benefits.

Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and retirement.

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Do you hold a masters degree in psychology from an accredited institution, or a masters degree in a related field that includes a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Psychology?

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This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus position based at the Zanesville, Ohio campus. Are you able to work on campus in Zanesville, Ohio?

• Yes
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Assigned courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats based on departmental need. Are you willing to teach in any of these formats as assigned?

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Occasional weekend and evening hours are required for course scheduling, College events, and institutional functions. Are you available to work occasional evening hours?

• Yes
• No

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This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Do you now or will you require sponsorship to work in the United States?

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• No

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Employer Zane State College

Address 1555 Newark Road

Zanesville, Ohio, 43701

Phone 740.588.4407

Website http://www.zanestate.edu