Faculty Diversity Internship Program – Psychology

Job Description

Job Title: Faculty Diversity Internship Program – Psychology

Organization: College of the Siskiyous

Program Focus: This year-long, remote internship is designed to equip aspiring community college faculty members with the necessary skills and knowledge for excellence in online teaching. It is part of the College of the Siskiyous Faculty Diversity Internship Program, which also aims to enhance the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and enrich students’ educational experiences.

Key Dates:

• First Review Date: February 15, 2026
• Internship Begins: June 1, 2026

Compensation:

• A stipend of $1000 will be paid at the end of the Fall 2026 semester.
• During the Spring 2027 semester, interns will be paid $38.53 per hour for up to 7 hours of work per week.

Internship Structure & Activities (Academic Year 2026-2027):

The program is entirely remote and structured as follows:

• Mentorship: Regular meetings (approximately every 2 weeks) with a Faculty Mentor from the Siskiyous social science department throughout the 26-27 academic year.
• Summer & Fall 2026: Completion of approximately 80 hours of online teaching training.
• Spring 2027:
  • Hands-on Experience: Assisting with the mentor’s online class. This may involve:
    • Developing assignments or online learning units.
    • Participating in class discussions.
    • Organizing and attending student study groups or tutoring sessions.
    • Grading.
  • Professional Development: Attending 1-2 workshops.
  • Portfolio Development: Completing and presenting an online teaching portfolio.

Contact Information:

For any questions about the program, please contact: FDIP@siskiyous.edu

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Possess an equity-minded focus, demonstrating responsiveness, sensitivity, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Articulate how their participation will contribute to increasing the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and enrich students’ experiences.
• Meet one of the following educational qualifications:
  • Have recently obtained OR be an enrolled graduate student who has completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology.
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology AND have completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work.

Application Materials:

Please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter that clearly explains how you meet the above criteria and how your participation in the program would enrich the diversity of the College of the Siskiyous faculty.
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Contact information for three professional references.

College of the Siskiyous Diversity Statement & Commitment:

The College of the Siskiyous is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, responsive, and supportive community where all members are treated equitably. The institution acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of Indigenous Tribes and is committed to understanding the area’s history, collaborating with communities, and empowering students to lead with respect.

All members of the College community are responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment that embraces differences, encourages sharing, seeks equity, and practices inclusiveness. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds, including (but not limited to) ability, age, ancestry, body type, citizenship/immigration status, economic status, education, employment, ethnicity, food/housing insecurity, gender, gender identity/expression, incarceration experience, language, marital/partner status, military/veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical/mental health, political affiliation, race/racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.

The College strives to ensure its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive, with the ultimate goal of eliminating oppressive policies within its community.