Psychology Instructor (Sessional) Fall 2023

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Psychology Instructor (Sessional) Fall 2023

DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences

TYPE: Part-time, contract

TERM: Fall 2023

LOCATION: Vancouver/Burnaby Campus

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching one or more of the following PSYC course(s):

• PSYC 217 – Thinking Clearly about Psychology: Thinking about psychological science, with an emphasis on common errors of judgment.
• PSYC 280 – The Brain and Behaviour: This course will focus on understanding the brain and its underlying structure to explain behaviour in humans and animals. Students will examine the neural basis of sensation, perception, learning, memory as well as behavioural, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders that arise from nervous system dysfunction. Students will learn to identify and describe parts of the nervous system, the neural basis of behaviour and to evaluate and give examples on how malfunctioning of the nervous system affects behaviour..
• PSYC 101 – Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology: This course examines topics underlying basic psychological processes including the brain and nervous system, sensory processes, perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition and memory. Also examined are research methods and data analysis procedures used in psychology as well as the historical foundations of modern Psychology as a scientific discipline.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for instructing, assisting students’ acquisition of learning outcomes, and applying active learning strategies within the classroom.

Schedule

Flexible, dependent on availability

Qualifications For Psychology Instructor

• Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
• Strong Proficiency in English
• Proficient with educational technology including databases and online learning environments
• Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
• 2 years experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
• Excellent instructional capability
• Able to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs and applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills

About Alexander College

Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution that offers academic preparation and university level courses.

Our academic preparation courses prepare students for the many challenges faced in university level studies. Students enrolled in our university level courses may work towards a 2-year Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree, awarded by Alexander College. Students wishing to continue their studies further can transfer their credits to many other institutions listed on the BC transfer guide. Our students regularly transfer to and complete bachelor’s degrees from the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the University of Victoria, among other institutions.

Both domestic and international students choose to study at Alexander College for its small class sizes, positive community atmosphere and exceptional instructors. The College provides strong support for instructors, as they help students achieve academic success, the first and foremost goal for Alexander College.

How To Apply

If you are interested and you would like to apply, please apply by e-mailing your cover letter, CV,and statement of teaching philosophy with the e-mail title being “ [Your Full-name]_Psychology Instructor 2023 ” to [email protected]. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you!

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