Job Description

Psychology/Sociology Instructor

Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position to teach
Psychology and Sociology courses at our Ironwood campus and/or Copper Country Center
location beginning Fall semester of 2024. This position reports to the Vice President of
Academic Services. The salary for this position begins at $53,531.98. We seek a candidate with
excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, someone with the ability to use
technology to enhance teaching and learning, and someone familiar with student outcomes
assessment. A commitment to innovative instructional models including distance learning and
hybrid is expected.

The College offers a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision insurance Health
Care Benefits, retirement benefits, and employee paid leave programs. MAHE Benefits

It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college
mission and philosophy from our candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing instruction in a variety of Psychology/Sociology courses, including but not limited
   to General Psychology, Child Development and Psychology, Lifespan Development,
   Psychology of Personality, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Problems.
• Teach necessary courses on-ground with the remainder of course load being online and/or
   hybrid. Modes of course delivery may vary by semester.
• Creating, selecting, and revising course materials as necessary.
• Conducting and overseeing student outcomes assessment.
• Mentoring adjunct faculty who teach Psychology/Sociology courses.
• Keeping students informed regarding course requirements, evaluation measures, and
   attendance policies.
• Posting and maintaining regular office hours.
• Participating in faculty discussions of curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching
   materials.
• Participating regularly in department, instructional, and college meetings and committees.
• Working effectively with other faculty and staff in a rapidly changing team environment.

Required Qualifications:
• A Masters Degree in Psychology or Sociology from a U.S. Department of Education
   regionally accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching a variety of courses in Psychology and/or Sociology, communitycollege level preferred.
• Experience teaching on-ground and online courses.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with student outcomes assessment.

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 regularly required to sit. The employee
frequently is required to use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing 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 regularly works in indoor conditions and
regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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About Our College:

Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. Its a place to be.

As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in
Michigans Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering
university-level quality.

Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused
philosophy.

Gogebic Community Colleges “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which
students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and
build extraordinary futures.

A Bold Place to Work…

Gogebic is more than a community college… Its a college community—known for supportive
leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.

A community institution at the heart of our regions workforce, the College and its graduates
uplift not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high
standards with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to
make a stand for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

Gogebics Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural,
economic, and social success for our students and region.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email,
or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resources Office:

1. Letter of interest
   2. Detailed resume
   3. Three references with current contact information
   4. GCC Application for Employment
   5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
   6. Other relevant material

Email to: careers@gogebic.edu
Or mail to:
Debbie Janczak, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 307-1324

Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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