ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Lane College; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Lane College is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. The incumbent will teach in traditional, hybrid, or online settings, and may handle online December 2026 and face-to-face Spring 2027 coursework.

The role involves advising students, maintaining records, and participating in departmental activities. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in psychology (18 graduate hours) with a doctorate preferred, strong communication skills, and the ability to teach Introduction to Psychology

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
• Doctorate in psychology is preferred.
• Ability to teach Intro to Psychology and Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses (6 hours) per term as needed.
• Execute teaching strategies, monitor and evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate student records.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in department and college meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology PoolDepartment: Social SciencesDivision: Business, Social and Behavioral SciencesReports to: Division ChairFSLA Classification: ExemptModality: DecemberMester (4-Week Remote Instruction Only, December 2026) and Fall-Spring Semesters (15-Week Face-to-Face Instruction Only, starting Spring 2027)The Division of Business, Social, and Behavior Sciences at Lane College is accepting applications for the Adjunct position of Assistant Professor of Psychology. The Adjunct will work closely with the Division Chair to implement and instruct students using various instructional modes for traditional, hybrid, or online settings. The applicant may apply to teach the online course offered in December 2026 and the face-to-face class offered in Spring 2027, or apply to teach only one. Specify your preference.Job Responsibilities:Execute teaching strategies, monitor and evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate student records.Advise and mentor students.May be asked to participate in some department, division, and college meetings.May be asked to attend some scheduled department, division, and college staff meetingsTeach one to two courses (6 hours), depending on program needs.Qualifications:Master’s degree in psychology with 18 graduate hours in PsychologyA doctorate in the discipline is preferred.Ability to teach Introduction to Psychology and Educational PsychologyExcellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Sitting for long periods of time, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and stretching may be required at a minimum of 1% of the time.The candidate should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, course evaluations, and contact information for 3 references who are willing to evaluate the candidate’s ability to teach.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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.