Adjunct Instructor Pool - Behavioral and Social Sciences

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University seeks qualified applicants for a pool of adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across the Behavioral and Social Sciences. Appointments are temporary and based on enrollment and departmental needs for fall, spring, or summer terms in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.

Assignments are part-time and course-by-course with compensation set per course. Duties include delivering instruction, preparing syllabi, assignments, and assessments, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Behavioral or Social Science discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area
• Ability to teach and communicate subject matter effectively
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses following approved curriculum
• Prepare and deliver instruction in various formats
• Develop or use syllabi, assignments and assessments
• Communicate course expectations and evaluate student performance
• Maintain records and submit grades on time
• Use required instructional technologies
• Support student learning and maintain availability
• Participate in required training or meetings
• Follow University policies and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Instructional technology

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral or Social Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor (Various Disciplines)

Department: Behavioral and Social Sciences

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Reports To: Department Chair or Designee

Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary, Course-by-Course

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: onsite, online or as assigned

Fort Valley State University seeks qualified applicants for a pool of adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across the Behavioral and Social Sciences disciplines. Areas may include, but are not limited to, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Master of Social Work, Master of Public Administration, and Gerontology. Appointments are temporary and based on instructional needs for fall, spring, or summer terms in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.

Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. Course assignments depend on enrollment, funding, scheduling and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses following approved curriculum
• Prepare and deliver instruction in various formats
• Develop or use syllabi, assignments and assessments
• Communicate course expectations and evaluate student performance
• Maintain records and submit grades on time
• Use required instructional technologies
• Support student learning and maintain availability
• Participate in required training or meetings
• Follow University policies and maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Behavioral or Social Science discipline or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area
• Ability to teach and communicate subject matter effectively
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a Behavioral or Social Science discipline or related field
• College-level teaching experience
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction

Appointment Terms

Adjunct appointments are temporary part-time and course-based with no guarantee of continued employment. Compensation is set per course. Assignments depend on enrollment, funding and performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.