Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Psychology classes. Openings may or may not be available now; after qualifications review, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct positions provide quality instruction in a part-time, temporary basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for disabilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or equivalent with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
• Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded with your application.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.

Skills

Teaching methods variety

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Organization

Tech literacy (Blackboard)

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree + 18 grad hours in Psychology

Tools

Blackboard

Online teaching tools

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Psychology classes. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and familiar with technology and software including, computers and web-based resources such as Black Board.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology
• Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with your application or submitted to the HR office prior to consideration for interview.

Preferences

• Community College teaching experience
• Teaching experience in Developmental Psychology and Interpersonal Psychology or General Psychology
• Knowledge of Blackboard and on line teaching experience

Essential Personnel

• TBD