Beacon College is seeking an experienced and accomplished faculty member to teach in its Psychology or Human Services Program. This pivotal role, based within the Human Services and Psychology Department, calls for a candidate with a robust background in teaching Psychology or Human Services at the undergraduate or secondary level, coupled with a track record of innovation in curriculum development. Competitive applicants must have a commitment to designing and implementing effective educational strategies for students with learning and attention issues.
Beacon College is a uniquely positioned national institution of higher education with a global reach. Over the past decade, Beacon has gained recognition for its distinct mission: affording a competitive liberal arts-based undergraduate education exclusively to collegians with neurodiverse learning profiles. In recent years, the Institution has broadened its span of influence, innovating with leading-edge pre-college transitional programming, and carefully engaging in targeted domestic and international partnerships. Collegians with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning differences are attracted to our Leesburg, Florida campus from 44 states and nine countries.
Beacon College is located in the quintessential and comfortable southern city of Leesburg, Florida (population 27,000), 45 miles northwest of Orlando and an hour’s drive to both Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. The College’s location in Central Florida offers residents and visitors easy access to Florida’s most popular attractions and theme parks and provides an abundance of venues for the enjoyment of an active, but leisurely, lifestyle.
In the teaching arena, the successful candidate will deliver direct instruction and experiential learning opportunities to create an engaging educational environment. They will also monitor and assess student progress, provide substantive feedback, and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, student learning support, and student success. Faculty load consists of five courses each during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship as defined by the Boyer model and to provide service to the community.
Qualifications:
A master’s degree from an accredited institution (doctorate preferred) with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Psychology or Human Services. The competitive candidate should have the proven capacity to innovate and lead curricular change in the field of Psychology or Human Services with a record of teaching mastery across a diversity of learning profiles. Experience with the instruction of neurodiverse learners is preferred, and a teaching style and classroom presence that is flexible, accommodating, and supportive is a priority.
Application:
Candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts of the highest degree awarded, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
Beacon College offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit program, and rewarding employment in a growing and financially stable educational community. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Beacon College seeks qualified and diverse candidates with multicultural experience, including members of protected class groups.