Psychology Instructor - Adjunct (onsite)

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking Adjunct Instructors responsible for teaching and maintaining student success in a supportive classroom environment. Candidates should have 2-4+ years of experience in mental health services and possess a Master's Degree in various psychology disciplines.

You will attend feedback meetings, maintain accurate attendance, conduct classes punctually, and uphold university policies while fostering student development.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of direct experience delivering mental health services.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining attendance and grading.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with assigned EU administrator.
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly.
• Notify registrar of changes in roster.
• Conduct class according to scheduled times.
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Stress management

Development support initiatives

Education

Master's Degree in General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Development Psychology

Terminal Degree in discipline (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements

• 2-4+ years of direct experience delivering mental health services, including stress management, development support initiatives, and crisis counseling, with a demonstrated ability to respond effectively in high‑pressure situations.
• Required: Master's Degree in General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Development Psychology
  • Preferred, Terminal Degree in discipline

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre‑ and post‑testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct