Adjunct psychology instructor job description
Example adjunct psychology instructor requirements on a job description
- Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
- Expertise in relevant teaching subject.
- Experience teaching at the college level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid teaching credentials.
- Ability to motivate students.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Adjunct psychology instructor job description example 1
Lakeland University adjunct psychology instructor job description
This posting is to fill potential class offerings in the Spring, 2023 term and beyond. Sample course titles are below:
- PSY 200 - General Psychology
- PSY 305 - Health Psychology
- PSY 340 - Experimental Psychology
- PSY 350 - Child Psychology
- PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 408 - Psychological Testing
- PSY 411 - Biological Psychology
- PSY 420 - Positive Psychology
Instructional location options include Online as well as physical locations: Appleton, Sheboygan, Madison, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Rapids, Milwaukee and Green Bay, WI. Classes are typically on weekday evenings from 6-9 pm.
Successful candidates must at least a master's degree in psychology or a relevant field OR hold a master's degree in a non-relevant field and have completed at least 18 graduate credits in psychology or a relevant field.
Minimum qualifications must be met for consideration. (Note that a doctorate in Educational Psychology will not meet our current needs.)
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
All Lakeland staff members are expected to:
- Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission.
- Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University.
- Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community.
- Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals.
- Keep their supervisor appropriately informed.
- Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university community.
- Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect.
- Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
- Work with full-time faculty and deans to understand and employ activities that meet course learning objectives.
- Administer and/or develop coursework (assignments, projects, in-class learning activities, exams) that meets and assesses course learning objectives.
- Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
- Use university technology as directed.
PREFERRED KNOW-HOW & SKILLS
- A doctoral degree in psychology required for Higher Learning Commission qualification purposes.
- Relevant work experience in an industry related to the academic subject matter preferred.
- Some teaching experience preferred but not necessarily required for the right candidate.
- Comfortable teaching in face to face, online, and blended modes of instructional delivery.
- Familiarity with the Blackboard learning management system.
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk
- No or very limited physical effort required
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.
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Grand Canyon University adjunct psychology instructor job description
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Adjunct - Psychology: Professional Capstone Project - Traditional Campus - College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education. The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.
As an adjunct faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:
+ Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Qualifications:
+ Minimum: Masters in Psychology.
+ Preferred: Doctorate in Psychology or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
+ Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Masters (or higher) in any field possessing 18 graduate credits in Psychology AND substantial work experience.
Before submitting your application please attach the following to review:
+ Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
+ Any applicable licenses/certifications
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Phoenix, AZ
Posted: 9/23/2022
Job Status: Part Time
Job Reference #: R000040164
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