Lanier Technical College – Hall County Campus; Gainesville, GA 30507 (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefit-eligible, salaried position.  NOTE:  A background and reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:                    PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR  

REPORTS TO:             Dean of General Education

SALARY:                       Mid $60’s annually, depending on education, experience, and qualifications

EFFECTIVE:                July 1, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives; Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited psychology courses; Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives; Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests; Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area; Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students; Assists with student recruitment and retention efforts. Work with the Dean of General Education to coordinate adjunct instructors; Manages administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi and teaching courses. Other duties as assigned by Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in psychology OR master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in psychology from a regionally accredited college or university. Must work well in the classroom and in supervising diverse students in a variety of settings.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·       Ability to work flexible hours – including day and evening hours

·       Ability to teach at any LTC College Campus where psychology classes are taught

·       Ability to participate in appropriate staff development and campus activities

·       Ability to supervise students in the classroom

·       Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans, and select appropriate textbooks

·       Ability to direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies

·       Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for accreditation agencies, and the College.

·       Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fair and unbiased manner, and to maintain a pleasant, professional relationship with students and faculty/staff

·       Skill in the operation of work-related computers

·       Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information to students who might function at the new, beginning, or advanced level

·       Ability to maintain accurate and organized records, and prepare lesson materials

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·       Effective decision making and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum and competencies):

Experience teaching in a postsecondary environment; Experience teaching via online instruction; Bilingual is a plus.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis), and 13 state holidays.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.