Psychology - Adjunct

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); Presencial; USD 910 - 1100; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western New Mexico University seeks an instructor to teach Psychology and Criminal Justice courses using synchronous or asynchronous methods, with expertise across online and on-campus modalities. The role follows a master syllabus and requires timely grading, feedback, and active student engagement.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, participating in department assessment, and staying current with distance learning trends.

Formación

• Master's degree in Psychology with 18 graduate credits required.
• Master's degree in Criminal Justice with 18 graduate credits required.

Responsabilidades

• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology (face to face, online, or video-conferenced).
• Adheres to master syllabus and course shell for contracted courses.
• Submit mid-term and end-of-term grades by deadline per WNMU procedures.
• Provide timely, specific feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Maintain weekly virtual office hours and required training/assessments.
• Participate in assessment and reporting with department and university.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive student-centric learning environment per policies.
• Model professional standards and ethics in line with WNMU philosophy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Course instruction

Online teaching

Student feedback

Microsoft Office

Educación

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Criminal Justice

Descripción del empleo

Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning for Psychology and Criminal Justice courses.

Duties

• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed. Teaches contracted course following the master syllabus and course shell provided.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within one week of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Department.
• Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
• Provides appropriate feedback to the WNMU main campus to improve the quality of course instruction.
• Complete all trainings, assessments, and other documents as required by the School of Behavioral Sciences and WNMU and remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
• Participates in assessment and reporting in accordance with department, and university
• Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Behavioral Sciences department and Office of Academic Affairs.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Background

• Psychology: Master's degree or graduate certificate with at least 18 graduate credits in Psychology is required.
• Criminal Justice: Master's degree or graduate certificate with at least 18 graduate credits in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field is required.

Job Knowledge

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, faculty, administrators, students, and external constituencies. Effectiveness in face-to-face and online teaching, advising/mentoring, scholarship, and service, in an institution of higher education. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office, may travel some within the community when needed. May be required to transport normal office equipment and materials. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Other Requirements

Location

Silver City-On Campus

Length of Contract

Salary Range

Salary Range Per Credit by Rank: Instructor $910, Assistant Professor $963, Associate Professor $1,017, Professor $1,070

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