Title: Psychology Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Trinidad State College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department:

Campus: Trinidad Main Campus

Location: Trinidad

Salary Range: $47,000 - $50,000

Who We Are:

Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925 and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs.

Job Summary:

Trinidad State College seeks a highly motivated, student-centered Psychology faculty member to join a dynamic and innovative academic community. The faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in psychology and related behavioral science courses; supporting student success through advising, mentoring, and engagement; contributing to curriculum development and assessment; and participating in college, community, and accreditation activities. The successful candidate will be committed to serving a diverse student population and advancing the mission of Trinidad State College through excellence in teaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position is modeled on current Colorado Community College System faculty expectations and psychology faculty responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning
• Teach psychology and related behavioral science courses within established faculty workload guidelines.
• Deliver instruction through face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, and asynchronous formats as assigned.
• Develop and maintain course materials, syllabi, assignments, assessments, and learning activities aligned with approved curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices that promote student engagement, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and application of psychological principles.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain accurate student records in accordance with college policies.
• Incorporate current research, technology, and emerging practices in the field of psychology into instruction.

Student Success and Advising
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and provide mentoring to students.
• Assist students with academic success strategies.
• Support student retention, completion, and transfer initiatives.
• Participate in orientation, recruitment, registration, and outreach activities.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and student services staff to address student needs and remove barriers to success.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and program improvement activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure course quality, rigor, and transferability.
• Engage in assessment of student learning outcomes and use results to improve teaching and program effectiveness.
• Participate in program review, accreditation, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of innovative instructional approaches and educational pathways that support student achievement.

College and Community Engagement
• Serve on college committees and participate in shared governance activities.
• Attend department, division, college, and professional meetings.
• Develop partnerships with local school districts, universities, behavioral health organizations, community agencies, and employers.
• Represent Trinidad State College in community and professional activities that support student success and workforce development.
• Support initiatives that strengthen transfer pathways and career exploration opportunities in psychology and related fields.

Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain currency in the discipline through professional development, scholarly activity, and participation in professional organizations.
• Support a culture of belonging, inclusion, and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Adhere to College, Colorado Community College System, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, collaboration, and service to students and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology; or
• Master's degree in a related behavioral or social science field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize instructional technologies, learning management systems, and educational software.
• Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching introductory psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, research methods, or related psychology courses.
• Online and hybrid teaching experience.
• Experience working in rural communities, behavioral health settings, or community-based organizations.

Selection Process:

Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

Application Instructions: 

Closing
Closing date for receipt and consideration of candidates is August 30, 2026
Incomplete applicant files may not be considered. Screening of applications to begin immediately.

Inquiries
Yvette Atencio, Human Resources – (800) 621-8752, ext. 5538 or (719) 846-5538

Additional Information/Benefits:

Notice To All Applicants
Former employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within your application materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State College and will not be returned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY
This position has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report all crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students or Human Resources Department at Trinidad State College.

This position must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College.

This position is responsible for development of student training and awareness programming for the athletic team regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, which includes sexual misconduct, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College as well as the College Athletic Director.

This position is responsible for development of primary prevention and awareness programs for the athletic team for incoming students as well as ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns pursuant to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act on dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in collaboration with College staff responsible with overseeing Clery Act compliance.

For information regarding Trinidad State College Security, including crime statistics for the Trinidad and Alamosa campus and surrounding area, please see the Trinidad State College Campus Security website at: http://www.trinidadstate.edu/campus-security.html. For a hard copy report please contact 719-846- 5618

TSC Mission Statement
Trinidad State’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse communities by providing quality educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Please note student employees are not eligible to contribute to PERA.
Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. TSC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under “Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information.” Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC.
Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.