Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Palm Beach State College; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to contribute to course development, instruction, and program coordination on campus in Florida.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology and experience with Canvas LMS. Candidates should be able to support evenings and weekends as needed and collaborate with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching or working in higher education is desirable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices.
• Analyzes class and program needs and recommends retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Skills

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Join our team!

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Join our team!
What We Offer
At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life, and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connections for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.
Varies

What An Adjunct Instructor’s Day Looks Like

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.


• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.


• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.


• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology.

Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications


• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies

Ability To

• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects


• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Use of video display terminal


• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills


• Communicate information orally and in writing


• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication


• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job's essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Pay Rates

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. To view a listing of the accredited organizations, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.


• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.


• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.


• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled