Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach assigned courses onsite in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Faculty responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering instruction, and providing timely feedback to students across in-person, hybrid, or online modalities.

Responsibilities also cover maintaining records, meeting grading deadlines, and offering office hours while adhering to college policies and inclusivity standards. Evening/weekend teaching may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the subject area or related field is required.
• Graduate-level coursework totaling at least 30 hours is acceptable in lieu of a broader degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned credit courses in person, hybrid, or online per approved outlines.
• Preparing instructional materials, activities, and assessments for the chosen modality.
• Delivering instruction, engaging students, and providing timely feedback on performance.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance and grades.
• Reporting grades and communicating expectations to students.
• Maintaining office hours as defined by the department.

Skills

Course instruction

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master’s Degree in subject

Graduate hours in subject

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

This is an onsite, in-person position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus. Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices

Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.