Adjunct Faculty Pool, Psychology

EICC; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 1,890 - 2,310; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking instructors to teach Psychology across campus locations, with online and evening opportunities. In-person classes Monday–Friday, with morning/afternoon availability.

The role requires commitment to excellence in teaching and service and alignment with the college’s mission and values. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (or related with required psychology hours) and have experience in teaching at the community college level.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or Master’s with 12 graduate hours; 6 hours must be in Psychology or Counseling.
• Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.
• Ability to teach in online and/or hybrid environments is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Psychology aligned with established outcomes.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and revision as needed.
• Meet scheduled classes and maintain office hours.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Serve as a student academic advisor and assist in advising.
• Develop assessments to validate student outcomes and track attendance.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Student assessment

Technology-based instruction

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Master’s with 12 graduate hours in Psychology

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. We are so glad you are here.

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in Psychology. Available assignments include campus locations across EICC , including college campus and high school building; in-person Monday through Friday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
Online and Evening Teaching opportunities available as well. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree Psychology or a Master’s Degree with 12 graduate semester hours in Psychology (all types), Counseling, Behavioral Studies, Human Development, Human Services, Psychiatry, Studies in Human Behavior, and Psychology Education. 6 hours must be in Psychology and/or Counseling. Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Community college teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technology-based instructional tools is highly preferred. Ability to teach in on-line and/or hybrid environments is desired.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc.

Salary

Salary $2100 per course for 3 credit Hr. course

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.