Psychology/Sociology Coordinator

Per the NFA Contract, Article 9, TMCC is announcing to all eligible Academic and Administrative faculty that a need exists for a Psychology/Sociology Coordinator.

Posting Date

April 18, 2024

Description

The coordinator is to assist the Chair of the Social Sciences Department with the following support as related to psychology/sociology.

Scope of Work

This is an assignment requiring additional work days/hours outside regular contract days, including times as needed during the summer months to fulfill duties. The assignment will begin July 1, 2024 and will end June 30, 2025; approximately 420 work hours/year. This additional assignment is not automatically renewed annually.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

  1. Ensure that part-time instructors are of the highest quality:
    1. The coordinator will coordinate issues related to part-time instructors involving:
      1. Recruitment
      2. Recommendations for hire including reference checks.
      3. Providing mentorship through providing the following types of activities: feedback, orientation to course objectives and outcomes, assist with classroom management concerns, orient to resources available for their classroom, etc.
    2. The coordinator will:
      1. Conduct peer observations and share observations with the instructor and the Chair.
      2. Ensure part-time instructor compliance with program/discipline guidelines.
  2. Coordinate textbook and other ancillary material orders. Ensure that each course is using up-to-date and high-quality textbooks.
  3. Assessment processes must be ensured. In this aim the coordinator will:
    1. Assist in the collection and analysis of established program and general education assessment data and produce an annual report based on these findings.
    2. Develop, revise and review assessment guidelines and procedures as necessary.
    3. Work with faculty senate committees to ensure compliance with college policies and procedures.
  4. In conjunction with all full-time faculty recommend appropriate number and distribution of introductory and advanced classes. Attention to the needs of students pursuing the Psychology emphasis must be taken into account. In this aim the coordinator will:
    1. Utilize official enrollment data to develop the class schedule.
    2. Consult with other NSHE faculty regarding curricular issues.
    3. Ensure courses are offered in a schedule that allows students access and contributes to their retention and graduation.
    4. Make changes to curriculum and program requirements as needed and carry through the appropriate college process.
  5. Curriculum revision/development in conjunction with the Psychology faculty:
    1. Lead efforts to review and update, if necessary, current core curriculum.
    2. Lead the curriculum development efforts to comply with the upcoming general education program revisions.
    3. Organize and guide efforts for any curriculum or program changes through the appropriate TMCC committees and processes.
  6. Assist as a liaison with other higher education institutions.
  7. In conjunction with full-time faculty develop a five-year strategic plan for these disciplines.
  8. Assist with items such as program/discipline reviews, requests and proposals for budgetary items.

Accountability

At the end of each semester, the program coordinator will provide a written report that details the progress and activities of the psychology/sociology disciplines to the Department Chair and Dean. The report will describe that semester’s progress on each job duty.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will meet the following criteria:

  • Current TMCC psychology or sociology faculty.
  • One year full time teaching experience in psychology or sociology.
  • Must be familiar with the curriculum components of psychology and sociology, including assessment practices, as well as the relevant transfer agreements between TMCC and UNR.

Compensation

6 credits of reassigned time per semester or monetary equivalent. (Total 12 per year).

Reports To

Social Sciences Department Chair.

Application Process

Interested faculty will submit a letter of interest describing special qualifications and background information no later than 5 p.m. on May 3, 2024.

The letter should be addressed to Amy Williams, Dean of Business and Social Sciences. NOTE: Administrative faculty must include a documented plan for separation of the additional assignment work from regular work time.

Selection Process

The Dean of Business and Social Sciences will notify applicants of the hiring decision on or before May 12, 2024.

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