Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Description

Adjunct Lecturer - Psychology

FLSA Classification

Part-time, Non-exempt

Reports to

Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences

Date

August 2024-May 2025

Job Description 

Summary/objective

The Department of Psychological Science is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person classes including Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Psychological Disorders, and/or specialized topics related to a candidate’s areas of expertise beginning in August 2024. Teaching takes place in our innovative Take2 curricular model where courses are offered in two 7-week sessions each semester. The department is seeking instructors with a strong commitment to teaching excellence who can teach one or two courses per semester. A MA or Ph.D. in psychology and teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required.  

To apply, please send the following materials in a single pdf document to egross@randolphcollege.edu. Additionally, please provide the contact information of three references.

1. A cover letter addressing all position responsibilities and qualifications;

2. A current curriculum vitae;

3. An unofficial graduate transcript (official transcript required for employment)

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Randolph College’s mission and core values in a positive manner.

• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, facilitate discussions, and develop course materials aligned with the course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Design and administer various assessment tools (e.g., exams, assignments, projects) to evaluate students' understanding and mastery of course content, and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain office hours and be available for individual consultation with students, providing academic guidance, mentoring, and support as needed.

Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of psychological theories, principles, research methods, and applications within the specific content area(s).
• Ability to design and deliver engaging and interactive lessons, facilitate discussions, and employ various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning abilities.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing fair and appropriate assessment tools, grading criteria, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, manage classroom dynamics, and address student concerns effectively.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.

Physical demands

Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.

Travel required

None

Required education and experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required education and experience

• Master’s degree required
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Preferred education and experience

• Ph.D. in psychology  

Additional eligibility requirements

None.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal background checks.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

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.

Signatures

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Qualifications