Psychological Sciences Adjunct

Salem College; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem College is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Psychological Sciences program. The two courses to be taught are Social Psychology and Psychology of Personality.

The instructor will develop syllabi, assignments, and CMS content, and will evaluate student work while maintaining at least two office hours weekly. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Psychology (or higher) with relevant teaching experience and strong proficiency in instructional technology and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Psychology
• Prior experience teaching psychology at undergraduate or graduate level as instructor of record
• Experience in instructional technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or equivalent
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Psychological Sciences program.
• Prepares and delivers in-person learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and CMS content.
• Evaluates and grades students’ work and examinations.
• Holds a minimum of two office hours per week.
• Maintains attendance records, grades and documentation by deadlines.
• Maintains materials in the CMS for each course and communicates with students via Salem email.
• Participates in meetings related to teaching duties and development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Office suite

Instructional tech

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s in Psychology

18 grad-level hours in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.

Position Summary

The Psychological Sciences adjunct teaches courses in the Psychological Sciences program, preparing and delivering in-person learning activities designed to achieve course outcomes. Specifically, this position is needed to teach two courses, Social Psychology and Psychology of Personality.

The adjunct will develop course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and content for the Course Management System (CMS). They will evaluate and grade students’ class work, online work, assignments, papers, and examinations, while holding a minimum of two regularly scheduled office hours per week throughout the semester.

They must maintain and submit student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines, as well as prepare and maintain course materials within the Salem College Course Management System for each course taught and communicate with enrolled students through a Salem email account. Additionally, participate in periodic meetings with supervisors, the division, or the College related to teaching responsibilities, as well as training and professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches courses in Psychological Sciences program.

• Prepares and delivers in-person learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and material for Course Management System (CMS).
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, online work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Holds a minimum of two regularly-scheduled office hours per week of classes throughout the semester
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Prepares and maintains material on the Salem College Course Management System (CMS), for each course taught Communicates with enrolled students through the use of a Salem email account

Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology or related discipline with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Psychology
• Prior experience teaching classes in psychology at the undergraduate or graduate level as instructor of record
• Experience in instructional technology
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or equivalent
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Physical Functions

While performing the responsibilities of the course instructor, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching social psychology
• Experience teaching courses in psychology of personality

Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions, contact Brett Woods, Dean of the College and Vice President of Academic Affairs at [e-mail]

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