Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is looking for an Adjunct Psychology Instructor to provide quality instruction across various settings, including day, evening, and online classes. This role involves participating in curriculum development and maintaining updated knowledge in the field.

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in Psychology, with teaching experience preferred. This position offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday, with some evenings possible based on the class schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology is preferred.
• Teaching experience in higher education or Early College High School is advantageous.
• Experience with computerized teaching systems like Blackboard is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction during day, evening, and online classes.
• Participate in curriculum development based on educational goals.
• Attend faculty meetings and maintain teaching expertise.
• Respond professionally to students and faculty.
• Comply with campus policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in qualifying field

Master's degree with 18 semester credit hours in subject

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

Job Summary

The Adjunct Psychology Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction and lab instruction. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on‑campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA’s General Education and Developmental Studies Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend faculty meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the qualifying field, or a master’s degree with eighteen (18) semester credit hours in the subject matter
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess time management and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology
• Teaching experience in higher education and/or Early College High School
• Experience with Blackboard or other computerized teaching systems
• Teaching experience at a two‑year college

Supplemental Information

Work Hours: Full time hours, Monday – Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

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. The Security Sensitive Release Form is located at the bottom of the page.