Adjunct Faculty - School Psychology

Abilene Christian University; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a dedicated online instructor for the School Psychology Certificate Program. The role supports online students, provides feedback, and facilitates group work within Canvas.

You will manage assignments, hold regular virtual office hours, and ensure timely grading in alignment with program deadlines. The successful candidate will have a Master’s in School Psychology, Texas school experience, and a background in online higher education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Practice experience in Texas schools.
• Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructive.
• Facilitate and manage class sizes up to 15 students.
• Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.
• Provide timely answers to student inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
• Hold a minimum of two office hours per week (virtual).
• Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24–72 hours).
• Enter final course grades after consultation with lead faculty by CSP deadline.
• Alert lead faculty or Program Director to student issues (performance or policy violations).
• Comply with ACU policies and guidelines for faculty.
• Provide feedback to program director for program/course improvement.
• Participate in faculty meetings as able.
• Attend faculty training and credentialing updates as required.
• Other duties as assigned by lead faculty or Program Director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Maintain confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Academic standards

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in School Psychology

Texas schools experience

Online teaching in higher education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Google Calendar

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Canvas

Bridge

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Reports to the Program Director and Associate Program Director for School Psychology Certificate Program. The position is part of the faculty team working together to support online students in their pursuits of a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology.

Basic Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.

2. Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 15 students.

3. Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.

4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.

5. Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.

6. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).

7. Enter final course grades after consultation with lead faculty and/or program director by CSP deadline.

8. Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).

9. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.

10. Provide feedback to program director for program and/or course improvement.

11. Participate in faculty meetings as able.

12. Attend/complete program and CSP faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.

13. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.

Professional Development Requirements:

Skills

1. Attention to detail and follow through.

2. Time management skills.

3. Maintain confidentiality.

4. Computer proficiency.

5. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.

6. Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.

7. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

Training Modules Required

1. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

2. Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs

3. Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms)

Qualifications:

Professional

• A Masters degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution.

• Practice experience in Texas schools

• Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

Personal

1. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

2. Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.

3. Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.

4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.

5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.

6. Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.

7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.

8. Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Physical Demands:

• Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.

• Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.

• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.

• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.