FACULTY DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – PSYCHOLOGY

Job Description

FACULTY DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – PSYCHOLOGY

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

Institution: College of the Siskiyous

Program Overview:
The College of the Siskiyous is seeking a Faculty Intern in Psychology for a year-long, remote internship. This program is specifically designed to provide aspiring community college faculty members with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in online teaching. As part of the College of the Siskiyous Faculty Diversity Internship Program, it also aims to enhance the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and enrich the overall educational experiences for our students.

Compensation:

• Stipend: $1000 paid at the end of the Fall semester.
• Hourly Pay: $38.53 per hour for up to 7 hours of work per week during the Spring semester.

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

• Mentorship: Regular meetings (approximately every 2 weeks) with a Faculty Mentor from the Siskiyous social science department.
• Summer and Fall 2026: Complete approximately 80 hours of comprehensive online teaching training.
• Spring 2027: Gain hands-on experience by assisting with the mentor’s online class. This practical involvement may include:
  • Developing assignments or online learning units.
  • Participating in class discussions.
  • Organizing and attending student study groups or tutoring sessions.
  • Grading.
• Professional Development: Attend 1-2 workshops.
• Portfolio: Complete and present an online teaching portfolio.
• Remote: All program requirements can be fulfilled remotely.

Candidate Requirements:

• Possess an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Be able to clearly describe how their participation will increase 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; OR
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology AND be an enrolled graduate student who has completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work.

Application Materials:

• A cover letter that explicitly explains how you meet the criteria above 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 references

Contact:
Please contact FDIP@siskiyous.edu if you have any questions about the program.

Diversity Statement:

College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.

It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.

All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.

The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.