Adjunct Instructor- Psychology [Wise County Campus]

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Psychology department at the Wise County Campus. This position is for continuous recruitment, inviting qualified applicants to join the educational instructional pool.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field with appropriate credentials. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, mentoring students, and creating effective learning environments across various formats including face-to-face and online courses.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in psychology or related field.
• Ability to create effective learning environments in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in departmental assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentoring

Instruction preparation

Ethical standards

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester credit hours

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology [Wise County Campus]

Job Summary: Weatherford College occasionally opens positions for adjunct instructors. This continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position invites qualified applicants to join a pool for consideration when a need arises. Hiring will occur as openings come.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of specific learning outcomes.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual‑credit modalities.
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes; engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior; be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards typically include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses must be submitted with the application.

Optional/Preferred Experience: (none specified)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit courses; create effective learning environments.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel, peers, and public groups.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice without discrimination.
• Exercise highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; observe College policies and procedures.

Special Instructions

Security sensitive position requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible.

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.