Adjunct Psychology

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college in Pittsburgh is seeking qualified applicants for a faculty position in psychology. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and student assessment. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in psychology with relevant teaching experience and strong communication skills. The position requires involvement in professional development activities and collaboration with faculty. Clearances will be required for employment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience required.
• Experience in the discipline to be taught is necessary.
• Knowledge of appropriate instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum for psychology courses.
• Create course outlines and measure learning outcomes.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Master's degree in psychology or subfield

30 graduate credits in PSY courses

Job description

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Master's or doctorate degree in psychology or any subfield of psychology except Educational Psychology, School Psychology, or Counseling Psychology. Must have at least 30 graduate credits in PSY courses. Teaching PSY 230 requires a master\'s degree in a social or behavioral science and drug and alcohol treatment experience. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
Additional information: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college\'s goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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