Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking candidates to teach various Psychology courses at different levels. This part-time role requires a graduate degree in Psychology or a related field and involves maintaining effective communication with students and faculty while employing current teaching methods.

Candidates should be prepared to handle physical tasks as per job conditions and submit documents such as a CV, teaching philosophy, letters of recommendation, and a cover letter.

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree in Psychology or a relevant discipline.
• Ability to teach courses at assigned times.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses using effective pedagogical methods.
• Communicate effectively with students and faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Psychology or relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology seeks candidates qualified to teach a variety of courses (e.g., General Psychology, Introduction to Statistics, Lifespan, Research Methods, etc.) at any level of instruction in the department curriculum. This is a part time, pooled position filled on an as-needed basis.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, keeping accurate records of students’ grades.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with students, chair of department, and composition director.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Applicants should have an earned graduate degree in Psychology or other discipline relevant to teaching area.

Key Competencies

• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs and perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
• Job Conditions: Indoor.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Cover Letter

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.