Part-time Faculty Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Faculty; United States; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Columbia Southern University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty in Industrial-Organizational Psychology for remote teaching. You will deliver undergraduate/graduate courses, engage students, and collaborate with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a terminal degree or master’s in the field, with college teaching experience preferred, and may contribute as a Course Writer for extra stipends.

Formación

• Terminal degree or master’s in teaching discipline or closely related field.
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in teaching discipline or closely related area.
• Highest degree with certifications/licenses and two years’ teaching experience.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline.
• Records and posts welcome video and transcript.
• Communicates with students to promote engagement and course completion.
• Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
• Hosts a minimum of two live lectures; schedule evenings/weekends CST.

Conocimientos

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Research

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Educación

Terminal degree or Master’s degree in teaching discipline or closely related discipline

Terminal degree or Master’s with 18 graduate credits in teaching discipline

Highest degree with certification/license and two years’ teaching experience

Experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Blackboard

Internal database software

Descripción del empleo

Faculty Career Opportunities

Position: Part-time Faculty Industrial-Organizational Psychology Location: Remote

Job Id: EXTIOP # of Openings: 2 Columbia Southern University

Job Description Job Title: Part-Time Faculty Department: College of Arts and Sciences Reports to: Academic Program Director and Lead Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: As necessary to meet teaching guidelines

Location: This is an off-campus remote position that requires checking classes and attending to students in the evening and on weekends.

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Job Summary Part-time faculty provide teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students and collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment. In addition to the teaching responsibility, part-time faculty serve as subject matter experts within their assigned discipline.

Essential Job Tasks

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline.
• Records and posts a welcome video and transcript.
• Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
• Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
• Participates in the classroom a minimum of four separate days during the week.
• Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university’s assigned email account.
• Facilitates discussion boards.
• Reviews student submissions and provides relevant, substantive, and value-added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric.
• Hosts a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course. Live lectures must be scheduled within the following times during units II and VI:
• Monday – Friday: Between 5 pm – 9 pm CST
• Saturday or Sunday: Between 9 am – 9 pm CST
• Serves as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and reviews individual course and rigor and currency.
• Resolves academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges in a timely manner.
• Participates in faculty development opportunities and annual university mandatory trainings.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Academic Program Director and lead faculty.
• May have the opportunity to serve as a Course Writer for an additional stipend.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Skills

• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Education and Experience

Faculty Teaching Undergraduate and/or Certificate Courses (Course Numbers 1000 – 4000)

• Possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of two years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

Faculty Teaching Graduate Courses (Course Numbers ≥ 5000)

• Possess a terminal degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess a terminal degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of five years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

*If a faculty does not meet the above credentialing requirements, an alternative justification requires approval from the College Dean and Provost.

**Specific disciplines may require additional certifications or licenses.

Equipment Required

• Computer, telephone, and a printer with a scanner.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software
• Secure and reliable internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth to perform job responsibilities is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, applicants who reside in a jurisdiction with designated pay transparency requirements and for whom this position is available on a remote basis may be entitled to receive additional information regarding the compensation range and benefits associated with this role. Such information will be provided upon request, as required by law. Please contact [e-mail].