Psychology Instructor

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Instruct students in psychology .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSavannah • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychology instruction, curriculum development, and student evaluation while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective academic advisement and collaboration with students and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyTeaching ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteStudent Advisement

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Hard Skills

Psychology InstructionProgram Syllabi DevelopmentStudent EvaluationDocumentation PreparationClassroom Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Human-Relations SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTeam Georgia Careers

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background CheckAccreditation Credentials

Industry Keywords

Student Learning OutcomesAdjunct ManagementField PlacementsDepartment Of Labor Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct students in psychology
Develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives
Evaluate students' progress toward goals and objectives
Ensure student learning outcomes are attained and appropriately recorded
Request and maintain supplies and equipment
Maintain program certification requirements as appropriate
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports
Attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments
Ensure classroom safety and security requirements are met
Provide academic advisement to students
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators regarding instructional programs and issues affecting student progress
Conduct lectures, student advisement, and registration
Work split teaching shifts and split teaching days between campus locations as required
Manage and recruit adjuncts as required
Maintain an acceptable number of students in the program
Maximize student placements in the field or related fields by working with local employers and the Department of Labor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's of Art or Master's of Science degree in Psychology, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology courses from a regionally accredited institution
One year of paid teaching experience
Excellent human-relations and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Office Suite
Candidates must pass a criminal background check
Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers
Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses
All male applicants between ages 18 and 26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration
Candidates may be required to submit a valid driver's license, proof of insurability, and/or a driver's history report for positions involving state travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Paid state holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package