Adjunct Instructor- Foundations of Education

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,633,179 - 2,326,043; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking Adjunct Faculty Instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role requires expertise in educational psychology or related fields to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Instructors will be responsible for grading, responding to student inquiries, and submitting final grades.

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, with a preference for those holding a Doctoral degree and having prior teaching experience. This position offers a flexible work arrangement and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional experience required in educational psychology or related field.
• Doctoral degree in educational psychology or related field preferred.
• Higher education teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Educational psychology

Research design and statistics

Social foundations of education

Education

Master's degree in educational psychology or related field

Doctoral degree in educational psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Department of Foundations of Education in the School of Education is seeking to hire a pool of Adjunct Faculty Instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The department offers undergraduate and graduate courses in three main areas: educational psychology; social foundations of education; and research design and statistics. Individuals with expertise in at least one of these areas are encouraged to apply. This posting will remain open.

Benefits

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Unit: School Of Education MBU

Department: SOE Foundations Dept

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Meet all designated course instruction guidelines
2. Grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubrics provided
3. Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
4. Submit final grades according to school policy
5. Maintain and use course learning management system to support instructional delivery and course activities as appropriate

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional experience required in educational psychology; social foundations of education; educational research, assessment, statistics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational psychology; social foundations of education; educational research, assessment, or statistics; or related field.
• Higher education teaching experience.

Salary Range: $1,437 per 1 credit

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: Varies

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Instructor