Part-Time Psychology Instructor — Multi-Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 727,000 - 1,036,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking adjunct faculty in the Psychology department to teach on multiple campus locations. This is a part-time adjunct position with pay set at $640 per credit hour.

Assignments are reviewed term-by-term and postings are continuous with the possibility of fall, spring and summer teaching. Applicants should prepare to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, references, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Psychology.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Technology integration

Written communication

Flexible delivery methods

Instructional methods

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking adjunct faculty in the Psychology department to teach on multiple campus locations. This is a part-time adjunct position with pay set at $640 per credit hour.

Assignments are reviewed term-by-term and postings are continuous with the possibility of fall, spring and summer teaching. Applicants should prepare to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, references, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.