Psychology Adjunct Teaching Position

Virginia Community Colleges; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,436 - 1,457,500; Part time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a part-time psychology instructor to teach up to 12 credit hours per semester, in person or online. Classes may be on the main campus or at off-site centers, including dual-enrolled programs in Early College, the CTE Academy, and Governor’s STEM Academy.

The candidate should hold a master’s degree in psychology or have 18 graduate psychology credits, with demonstrated effective teaching skills and the ability to engage a diverse

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or Master’s with 18 graduate credits in psychology.
• Proficiency in and willingness to incorporate new and emerging pedagogies in the classroom.
• Must demonstrate effective and engaging teaching skills, both in person and online. Must have the ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 12 credit hours of in-person or online psychology classes per academic semester.
• Teaching assignments may include classes on the main campus as well as at off-site centers and may include dual-enrolled students in Early College programs, the CTE Academy, and Governor’s STEM Academy.
• Position longevity depends on funding, enrollment, and performance.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

18 graduate credits in psychology

Job description

Division Central Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Lynchburg - 680

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Minimum rate per credit hour is $793.00 - $1,058

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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Hours may vary depending on availability and scheduling needs.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

Teach up to 12 credit hours of in-person or online psychology classes per academic semester. Teaching assignments may include classes on the main campus as well as at our off-site centers and may include classes with dual-enrolled students in Early College programs, the CTE Academy, and/or the Governor’s STEM Academy. Position longevity depends on sufficient funding, enrollment, and performance.

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

Minimum of a master’s degree in psychology or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in psychology. Proficiency in and willingness to incorporate new and emerging pedagogies in the classroom.

Must demonstrate effective and engaging teaching skills, both in person and online. Must have the ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience in the community college environment along with teaching of dual-enrolled students.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Contact Name

Mark Tinsley - Arts and Sciences Division

Phone Number

Phone Number 434-832-7707

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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

VCCS uses 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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