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This position is subject to veterans preference. Job Description Special Instructions to Applicant:Please submit completed application, resume, cover letter, and transcriptsJob Summary:POSITION: Instructor / Assistant Professor of Psychology FOCUS: Psychology and CounselingDEPARTMENT: School of Professional StudiesDATE OPENED: Consideration of applications begins immediately.STARTING DATE: August 2026General Summary:Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.Essential Duties: 1. Contribute to students' academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.A. Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:i. Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subjectii. Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratoryiii. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learningiv. Maintain respect for the student and the student's posture as a learnerv. Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluationvi. Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomesvii. Present abstract ideas and theories clearlyviii. Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning stylesix. Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratoriesx. Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course contentxi. Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classesxii. Encourage student to think for themselvesxiii. Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the classxiv. Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilitiesxv. Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hoursxvi. Provide regular and timely assessment of student progressxvii. Be fair in examinations and gradingxviii. Participate in program assessment and catalog revisionsxix. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.xx. Participate in program review and updating requirementsB. Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:i. Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirementsii. Help students plan programs of studyiii. Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resourcesiv. Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategiesv. Schedule and maintain availability for student advisingvi. Establish and maintain timely communication with adviseesvii. Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activitiesExample of Work Performed (cont.)2. Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the following:A. Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignmentB. Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performancesC. Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of artD. Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty memberE. Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assignedF. Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to fieldG. Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspectiveH. Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty.3. Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:A. Participate in campus and community presentationsB. Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiativesC. Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assignedD. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and departmentE. Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activitiesF. Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at largeG. Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and professionSecondary Duties:Other duties as assigned by Dean About Us:PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit or call 1-800-742-4412.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in psychology with a minimum of 15 hours of graduate coursework in Counseling or a master's degree in counseling; and experience and/or interest in increasing student success and engagement, particularly of underrepresented students. Candidates with a master's degree and professional experience may be considered for an instructor level position. Preferred Qualifications:Terminal degree in Psychology or Counseling. Professional licensed counseling experience. Online and classroom teaching experience. Completion of a terminal degree is required for a tenure track position.Compliance Requirements:Background Check Information at a Glance Apply now Req Id: 2055 Org Unit: School of Professional Studies PSC Tenure: Open Until Filled: Yes Union: State College Education Association (SCEA) Job Location: Peru, NE 68421 Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Worksite Eligibility: On-site Benefits Eligible: Yes For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.Posting Start Date: