Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Psychology

Cumberland University; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Psychology for a part-time faculty appointment (one semester). The role requires designing and assessing curriculum, engaging adult learners, and supervising internships under the Program Director and Dean.

Responsibilities include class assessment, collaboration with colleagues, and maintaining records; candidates should have prior undergraduate teaching experience and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in undergraduate/post-secondary education.
• Ability to design and assess curriculum plans for adult learners.
• Leadership and internship supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and field advancement activities such as research involvement and clinical outreach.
• Show evidence of successful supervision of internships in the field.
• Demonstrate interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students.
• Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative.
• Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement.
• Contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Internships supervision

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Curriculum management

Education

Ph.D. preferred

Master's accepted

Job description

Job Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

Position Type: Adjunct Instructor

Job Shift: Part Time

Job Category: Education

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Psychology

Hours Per Week: 3 to 20 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)

Job Type: Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract

Internal Job Category: Adjunct Instructor (online only)

Position Purpose:

Cumberland University's Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners, such as writing and communication. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as research involvement and clinical outreach.
• Show evidence of successful supervision of internships in the field.
• Demonstrate interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students.
• Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative.
• Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement.
• Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty.

Experience:

• Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the field.
• Experience and networking in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary.

Education:

Ph.D. or related doctoral degree preferred, but master's accepted

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor’s and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.