Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is located approximately 22 miles south of Los Angeles, near the Port of Los Angeles, and occupies 83 acres of land. The college primarily serves students from Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro, Gardena, Lomita, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The college is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Black Serving Institution (BSI) and Native Pacific Islander (NAANAPI) Serving Institution.
The Los Angeles Community College District announces a probationary full-time tenure-track Psychology Instructor with a specialization in Statistics and Research Methods position. The position is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2026 semester.
Interested individuals who meet the state of California minimum qualifications and possess the required training and experience are invited to submit an application for the position.
Associate Degree Psychology Program
The Psychology Department of Harbor College is an active, student-centered department with a strong commitment to excellence and student success. The department currently consists three full-time faculty members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Psychology OR
Bachelor's in Psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work OR equivalent.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary assignment is to teach a full load of Psychology courses primarily in-person on campus, off campus, and at dual enrollment sites. Assignments may include online assignments subject to availability. Duties and responsibilities associated with the position involve activities within the program as well as the larger college setting.
The duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop/revise syllabus in accordance with approved course outline,
Maintain work schedule as defined by Standard Teaching Loads as defined in collective bargaining agreement, including required office hours,
Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology platforms to teach students in a multicultural environment,
Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, attend advisory committee meetings, revise course outlines, assist with student advisement, and participate actively on campus committees),
Actively participate in Psychology program Faculty, Curriculum, and Evaluation committees,
Assess student learning outcomes and develop/implement/evaluate change to improve outcomes,
Attend Psychology program and college professional events, including but not limited to, college commencement,
Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in academic area,
Actively work with students by facilitating student research conferences and serving as advisor to the Psychology club,
Comply with district, college, and Psychology program policies in the performance of duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:
o Educational experience- breadth and depth,
o Work experience- breadth and depth,
o Experience teaching statistics and research methods,
o Strong oral and written communication skills,
o Experience working with community college students,
o Ability to teach on-line courses upon hire using Canvas,
o Demonstrated leadership capabilities,
o Curriculum development experience,
o Program development experience,
o Community involvement,
o Demonstrated experience working with a socioeconomically diverse community, and
o Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a 10-month, 35-hour-per-week faculty position. The selected candidate will be rated into the salary schedule after hiring based on experience and professional preparation. First-year faculty members are placed in a salary range of $76,960 to $143,000, commensurate with academic preparation and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,870 per pay period. District benefits include health, dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and term life insurance for the employee.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
All applications will be screened to ensure they meet minimum requirements as stated above. All required materials must be received or the application package will be considered incomplete and will not be submitted to the screening committee. The screening committee will select applicants to be invited to an interview. The interview process includes a written exercise, teaching demonstration, and oral interview. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Applications can be filed at: http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
1. A detailed letter of interest specifically addressing the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position as well as professional development activities and current educational goals and interests;
2. A current resume;
3. Three references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts: Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
5. Three current letters of recommendation, Uploaded as an 'Other Document'.
Application materials will not be accepted by fax, mail or email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.
All application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. May 7, 2026
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.
