Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,633,179 - 2,326,043; Part time

Job summary

A Virginia-based educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Psychology department. This part-time, non-benefited position requires a Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field, with teaching experience being a plus. The role involves course instruction, grading, and responding to student inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for educators looking to support undergraduate and graduate education in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field with teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student communication

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty Pool - Psychology role at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions for graduate and undergraduate courses. The Department will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews as needed.

Salary Range

Starting at $1,437 per credit hour

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Application Process

Candidates must apply online. Please include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and contact information for at least two professional references. Your application will remain active for one year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefited faculty position. Adjunct contracts are for one semester.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, or a related field, with experience in teaching and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Psychology, or a related discipline or directly related to the position.
• Previous experience teaching Psychology courses at VCU.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

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