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Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Associate Professor, Psychology

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A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.

$88,114 / year median in South Carolina

+13% projected growth

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Job Description:
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two -year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor's degree. HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown. Horry-Georgetown Technical College seeks a full-time Psychology instructor. The successful candidate will be required to travel and teach Psychology classes at any Horry-Georgetown Technical College campus location. This individual will report to the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department Head in the School of Arts and Sciences Division, and will be responsible for the following duties (this list is not intended to be exhaustive). Preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction Developing program syllabi, goals and objectives Evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives Assessing Psychology students' learning objectives Developing and implementing plans to improve student success rate of end-of-course exit examinations Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the training area Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students Providing academic advisement to students Participating in academic term registrations Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration. Must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days between multiple campus locations. Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within related programs.
Advertised Salary:
Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave
Minimum Requirements:
Masters Degree in Psychology or Masters Degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching in all modalities to include the online format. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Please complete online application via our website: www.hgtc.edu/hr attaching unofficial transcripts.