Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,704,780 - 2,428,020; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Baltimore is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Psychology department to teach undergraduate courses. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in psychology and experience in teaching, with a passion for student learning. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction and participating in departmental evaluations. This is a part-time position offering compensation at $1,500 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, teaching experience, and an interest in student learning.
• Preferred: Doctorate degree in psychology, two years of college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate classroom instruction.
• Provide timely student feedback and maintain office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement strategies

Effective planning and delivery of instruction

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Doctorate degree in psychology (preferred)

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Psychology

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Posting Summary

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Psychology
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Department: Department of Psychology
Effective Date: 08/07/2024
End Date: 12/31/2024
Work Status: Part Time
Position Category: Contractual
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Range: $1,500 per Credit

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in psychology, including but not limited to:

• General Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Scientific Methods
• Theories of Personality
• Psychology of Learning
• Statistics
• History & Systems of Psychology
• Social Psychology

The instructor must be available to teach courses between 8am – 5pm or evening courses offered 1–2 days per week. Instruction can be in-person, hybrid, remote, or online. The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor must explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction. Provide timely student feedback; provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course. Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed. Follow department requirements for maintaining office hours.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, teaching experience, and an interest in student learning.
• Preferred: Doctorate degree in psychology, two years of college teaching experience, and experience using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industry

• Higher Education