Fall Adjunct (Psychology)

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks a Fall Adjunct Psychology faculty member to teach First-Year Psychology courses. The ideal candidate will hold an M.A. in Psychology with a minimum of 18 credit hours in the field.

Responsibilities include conducting office hours for student support and course management. NCCU, located in Durham, North Carolina, fosters a diverse educational environment and offers a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 credit hours in Psychology required.
• Experience with classroom management is necessary.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in First-Year Psychology.
• Hold office hours for planning, grading, and meeting with students.

Skills

Classroom management

Computer knowledge

Communication with students

Education

M.A. in Psychology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Position Information

Working Title: Fall Adjunct (Psychology)

Position Number: FA9976

Appointment Type: By semester (Fall/Spring)

Full-Time Equivalent: .563 = 30 hours/week, 9 months

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU , where your purpose can take flight.

Primary Function of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Psychology is responsible for teaching GEC courses in Psychology. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Primary Purpose of Position

To teach courses in First‑Year Psychology.

Hold office hours for planning, grading, and meeting with students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The position is for an Psychology Adjunct faculty with an emphasis on classroom management and service to the department. Computer knowledge and willingness to train is mandatory. Use of University tools provided such as Canvas is required. Being able to communicate with students is necessary and expected.

M.A. in Psychology or other related field

The applicant must hold a M.A. degree minimum 18 credit hours in Psychology.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

The applicant must hold a M.A. degree minimum 18 credit hours in Psychology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Other Document (optional)
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
• Criminal background check required