Adjunct Psychology Instructor — Day/Evening Courses

Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a pool of adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 Psychological Sciences cycle. The department invites applicants capable of teaching one or more psychology courses, mainly in-person, during day or evening hours, with a focus on human development topics.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, bring experience teaching diverse student groups, and are proficient with Canvas or similar LMS.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology or a closely related field with at least 18 credits in Psychology.
• Proven ability to work effectively across different academic contexts and with a broad range of individuals.
• Previous experience with Canvas or a similar learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, grading, and mentoring students.
• Teach undergraduate psychology courses (foundation, breadth, or depth) for credit, primarily face-to-face, during day or evening hours.
• Provide timely feedback to students about their assignments.
• Timely submission of midterm and final grades is required, and meetings with the chair and other psychology faculty as needed are also required.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

APA style

Diverse instructional methods

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a pool of adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 Psychological Sciences cycle. The department invites applicants capable of teaching one or more psychology courses, mainly in-person, during day or evening hours, with a focus on human development topics.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, bring experience teaching diverse student groups, and are proficient with Canvas or similar LMS.