Psychology Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Psychology Instructor

Pay Grade Level

F-FT

FLSA

Exempt

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health
savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement
Systems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick
and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness
Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development
support.

Department

Social Behaviorial Science

Campus Location

Escanaba

Pay Rate

Min Salary

$50,243

Max Salary

$107,962

FTE

1

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time

Position Type

Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Psychology Instructor is responsible for teaching Psychology
courses at Bay de Noc Community College primarily at the Escanaba
campus. The focus of this position is teaching introductory
psychology and other psychology classes, which may include
developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology,
and educational psychology. Opportunities to teach psychology in
local high schools, online, and first-year experience courses may
occur. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities
related to professional development, curriculum development,
student advising and success, as well as activities that support
the College and the Social and Behavioral Sciences division
operational success. This is a full-time, tenure-track
position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in

psychology

• Post-secondary teaching experience in psychology
• Online teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered

environment with the goal of consistently improving student
success

• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and

learning approaches for diverse student populations

• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral

communications

• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer

use

• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as

needed to enhance student success

• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning

experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against
discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or
other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Psychology or PSY D. or Ed D
• Course work in education
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience and interest in teaching college psychology courses

at local high schools

• Experience teaching in a learning management system
• Online teaching certification
• Successful experience working with high-school age

students

• Use of evidence-based teaching practices related to active and

collaborative learning, critical thinking, and critical literacy
and information skills.

• Experience with learning outcomes assessment

Months Per Year

Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to
teach summer courses.

Hours Worked Per Week

A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a
standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for
preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the
total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.

Work Schedule

Dependent upon course schedule

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts &
Sciences

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but
may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this
classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related
functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or
hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

There are opportunities to teach at alternate sites, including both
Bay College campuses; mileage and travel time reimbursements are
determined by the master agreement. The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
performed by personnel so classified. Job-related functions may be
performed with or without accommodations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct psychology courses at the Bay College Escanaba campus.
Opportunities to teach psychology at local high schools, online,
and first year experience classes may occur.

Job Duty

Facilitate student learning through the following activities:

• Develop course syllabi that share with students the

expectations, standards, policies, and learning outcomes and
objectives of the course

• Actively engage with students, fostering retention and

success

• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of

course, program, and institutional learning outcomes

• Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on student

learning

• Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback to

facilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning

• Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse student

populations and their learning needs, including disability
accommodations

• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources,

and technology

• Hold student hours in accordance with the master agreement
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required

records

Job Duty

• Collaborate with faculty within and across divisions and with

administration to determine scheduling of course offerings.

• Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculum

development as needed.

• Advise students, including K-12 education majors, on academic

and career issues in collaboration with other academic
advisors.

• Actively support student success through counseling, advising

and assisting individual and groups of students as needed by
maintaining regular student hours and/or scheduled student
appointments.

• Stay abreast of developments in the field of psychology and

teaching and learning by reading current literature, talking with
colleagues, and participating in professional development
opportunities.

• Collaborate with other teaching faculty, staff, and

administration to ensure that all students receive instruction that
promotes learning and growth.

• Actively participate in division and college activities,

including, but not limited to, professional development
opportunities, student events, student organizations, etc.

• Represent Bay College and higher education through advocacy and

service in the communities in which you participate.

• Establish working relationships with transfer institutions and

community partners.

• Actively participate in service to the college, including

academic or administrative committees focused on continuous
improvement, institutional policies, student outreach/engagement,
and/or academic matters

• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of

Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA, and other
education regulations.

• Provide a safe learning environment.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders

in a timely and professional manner.

• Work with learning assistants, tutors, and/or student workers

as needed.

• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited

to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development,
textbook selection, program revision, online teaching
certification, and outcome assessment.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension

906-217-4016

Contact Email

[email protected]

Contact Fax

906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F128P

Posting Date

11/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Expected Employment Start: August 2027, in preparation for
the Fall 2027 semester.

Upon offer, the candidate must supply Bay College with official
transcripts.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/3046

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcript
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other
• * How many years of teaching experience do you possess?
• No teaching experience
• 0-1 years
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD