Psychology Adjunct

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 1,116,000 - 1,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College seeks an adjunct to teach transfer-level Psychology courses in online, classroom, or hybrid format. The candidate will contribute to a student-centered environment and support workforce development and college transfer education.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Science in Psychology or a Master’s with 18 graduate credits in Psychology, plus prior higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Psychology or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Psychology.
• Previous Higher Education teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach transfer level Psychology courses in online, classroom, or hybrid format.

Skills

Higher education teaching experience

Education

MS in Psychology

18 graduate credits in Psychology

Job description

Hiring Range $793-$1,348 per credit hour based on education and experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As determined by department needs

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

Wytheville Community College is looking to hire adjuncts for Psychology. The successful candidate would need to be able to teach transfer level Psychology courses in an online, classroom, or hybrid format.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master of Science in Psychology or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Psychology.

Additional Considerations

Previous Higher Education teaching experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

May be required to travel to other offsite WCC locations.

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3646P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.wcc.vccs.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 276-223-4869

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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