Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

• Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule—instructs students in course content.  

• Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner. 
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• May assist with student advising.
• May assist in developing syllabi and/or keeping syllabi current.
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Performs job-related duties as assigned.

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• Master's degree in Psychology or related field (including at least 18 graduate semester hours) which supports teaching of Psychology related topics.
• Two years teaching experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students. 
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

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• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

•  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Last updated on Nov 14, 2024