Online Adjunct Instructor: Positive Psychology

Vermont State University; Rutland (VT); Remote; USD 3,000 - 3,800; Part time

Job summary

Vermont State University seeks an Adjunct Instructor for PSY-2280-SO03: Positive Psychology in its online program. The part-time role uses the VTSU Online Canvas Template and requires adding outcomes, materials, discussions, and assignments consistent with the course description.

Qualified candidates have a master's degree in a related field and at least five years of online teaching experience, preferably with Canvas. Compensation is per credit, with a starting range of $1,000–$1,250 per credit.

Qualifications

• For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses is required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory; experience with Canvas is preferred.
• Instructors design courses with support from an instructional designer and a structured Canvas template.
• Instructors add weekly content aligned with the course description and standards.

Responsibilities

• Add outcomes, academic materials, discussions, and assignments that support the course description.
• Adhere to VTSU Online Standards for presence, engagement, expectations, and assessment.
• Design and publish the full course with instructional designer support at least one week before the semester.
• Submit weekly content including readings, videos, discussions, and assessments.
• Ensure accessibility and alignment with the course description.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Vermont State University seeks an Adjunct Instructor for PSY-2280-SO03: Positive Psychology in its online program. The part-time role uses the VTSU Online Canvas Template and requires adding outcomes, materials, discussions, and assignments consistent with the course description.

Qualified candidates have a master's degree in a related field and at least five years of online teaching experience, preferably with Canvas. Compensation is per credit, with a starting range of $1,000–$1,250 per credit.