Adjunct Instructor- Psychology

University of Saint Mary; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Remission

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, invites applications for adjunct faculty in psychology. This pool position keeps on file for up to two years and may become active as openings arise.

You will teach courses in the psychology program and prepare syllabi in alignment with the curriculum. Candidates should hold a master’s degree in psychology (or a psychology BA with a master’s or higher in counseling, sociology, or social work) and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in psychology or BA in psychology with master’s or higher in counseling, sociology, or social work.
• Commitment to inclusive education and meeting diverse learner needs.
• Ability to prepare syllabi and assess learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the psychology curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum aligned to course requirements.
• Respond to student needs and feedback effectively.
• Assess learning outcomes and maintain attendance records.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Advise and mentor students via electronic communications.
• Complete required training including Engage LMS.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

BA in psychology with master’s or higher in counseling/sociology/social work

Tools

Engage LMS

Job description

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University is seeking adjunct faculty members in psychology. This position is a pool position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular psychology program curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Appropriately respond to student needs and feedback.
• Assess the course learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should have a master’s level degree or above in psychology OR bachelor’s in psychology AND masters or above in counseling, sociology, or social work.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at [e-mail]