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The Community College of Vermont seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position to teach Social Psychology (3 Credits) in Winooski for the Fall 2026 semester.

Semester Dates:

9/10/2026 - 12/17/2026

Semester Times:

Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

CCV Winooski Course Description:

A psychological approach to social phenomena through a systematic study of social factors in individual and group behaviors. Attention to social perception, motivation and learning, attitudes and norms, the development and dynamics of groups, and the effects of social and cultural factors on the individual.

Essential Objectives:

1. Describe the study of social psychology, its purpose, and how it pertains to daily life. 2. Explore research strategies used by social psychologists and describe how they are used. 3. Define and discuss key social psychological concepts, including attitudes and behavior, the self, social influence, prosocial and antisocial behavior, intergroup relationships, group processes, attraction, and interpersonal relationships. 4. Recognize and describe social psychological phenomena and discuss how they pertain to daily life. 5. Locate, select and effectively use research materials that address specific problems in social psychology. 6. Distinguish between fact and opinion, recognize unstated assumptions, and evaluate arguments according to the quality of supporting evidence in the literature. 7. Explain how knowledge created in social psychology has contributed to and/or been used to create, maintain, or dismantle social inequalities.

Requirements:

Master's degree required. CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Information:

All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Scheduled Hours Weekly:

40 Budgeted Wage for this

Position:

The budgeted wage for this position is $4,365 per 3-credit course.

Exempt Status:

Exempt Grade:

P01

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Unit Determination:

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