Psychology/Sociology Instructor (Full-time)

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population.

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule  is commensurate with previous education and experience.

• Full-time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during the summer and winter intercessions. The Fall and Spring semesters each contain 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82 instructional days. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May. The number of hours worked in any given day during a semester will vary based on course schedules. The District's academic calendars, showing the start and end dates of each semester and District holidays are available at:https://www.shastacollege.edu/academics/academic-calendars/
• This position is Instructional faculty.
• Starting Salary: $65,087.95 - $106,711.83/year on the 2026-2027 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• Salary Range: $65,087.95 - $138,153.86/year on the 2026-2027 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• $2,000/year doctorate differential
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.  
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
• For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
• For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student-student and student-instructor contact.
• During the first week of class, distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
• Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
• Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor’s load.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
• Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Discipline-specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.

• Schedule and maintain office hour days and times and ensure that they are clearly communicated to students in all classes and to division staff.
• Participate in the process of participatory governance through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory committees.
• Participate in the curriculum review process within established cycles; develop new courses in response to student or community needs.
• Participate in program review and annual planning within established cycles.
• Participate in selection (hiring) processes, as needed.
• Attend and participate in department and division meetings.
• Assess learning outcomes and participate in learning outcomes processes.
• Participate in required professional development activities that result in improved pedagogy leading to student success and completion.
• Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
• Meet all flex requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
• Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
• Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
• Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
• Discipline-specific additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid);
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs;
• Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Education Required:

• Master’s in psychology
  OR
  Bachelor’s in psychology
  AND
  Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics,
  neuroscience or social work
  OR the equivalent

• Master’s in sociology
  OR
  Bachelor’s in sociology
  AND
  Master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social
  work or psychology
  OR the equivalent

** preference given to those prepared to teach classes including Statistics for Behavioral Sciences and Introduction to Research Methods

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

To be considered a candidate for a Faculty position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

• Online Application with the following materials attached:
• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
• Current resume and/or placement file
• College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)