Adjunct Instructor- Psychology

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct instructor positions in Weatherford, Texas. Candidates will be part of a continuous recruitment process and may be contacted if a suitable opening arises during the academic year.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline and demonstrate the ability to teach effectively across various learning modes. Responsibilities include course instruction, timely feedback, and active participation in faculty meetings.

Qualifications

• Must possess an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to create a professional learning environment.
• Ability to provide instruction that meets learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide timely feedback and assess student performance.
• Attend faculty meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses

Effective communication skills

Professional and ethical standards

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline

18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Special Instructions

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool that is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as-needed basis. If review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students in and outside the classroom. Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Faculty provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly. Assessment of student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion, is required. Faculty maintain ethical and professional behavior, are available to students by appointment, attend adjunct faculty meetings, assess courses at departmental and institutional levels, complete any required training, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination by age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.