Psychology Instructor - Part-Time On-Site

Danville Area Community College; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,047,000; Part time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College is seeking a Psychology Instructor for part-time, on-site teaching. The candidate will deliver college-level psychology courses and support students through office hours and email.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Psychology and have college teaching experience; a PhD is preferred. Compensation is $730.00 per credit hour for part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in psychology or related field with 18 graduate hours in psychology.
• Experience teaching at the college level, preferably in a community college setting.
• In-depth knowledge of subject matter to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in psychology and assist students via email, phone, or designated office hours.
• Keep attendance and grades records meeting deadlines.
• Maintain current syllabus, course outline, and credit hour forms using college templates.
• Participate in program and course level assessments.

Skills

College teaching experience

Knowledge of subject matter

Commitment to excellence in teaching

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

18 graduate hours in psychology

Job description

Psychology Instructor - Part-Time On-Site

Position Title Psychology Instructor - Part-Time On-Site

Position Number

Position Number 2012159PD

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Accountability Objective

The faculty member will provide instruction in the appropriate field as well as provide assistance to students via email, phone or designated office hours. Faculty will keep records of attendance and grades meeting all college verification process deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Master’s in related field with 18 Graduate level hours in psychology.
• Experience teaching classes at the college level, preferably in a community college setting.
• In-depth knowledge of subject matter to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the psychology or related field with 18 Graduate level hours in psychology.
• Documented student success, recruitment, and retention.
• Collaboration in college and community settings, including committees and institution building activities.
• Experience supporting first-generation and non-traditional students.

Weeks

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Full-Time/ Part-Time Part Time

$730.00 per credit hour

Open Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

First Consideration By

First Consideration By 09/18/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

• Part-Time Positions – Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW Act.
• Possess a wide range of knowledge, talents, and skills to facilitate making learning factual and enjoyable to the students.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a course of study and daily lesson plans.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching performance and high expectations for all students.
• Effectively utilize the materials of the library in teaching assignments.
• Implement teaching activities utilizing the approved course of study as a guide, a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures and resources (human and physical) to increase the mental, social, and physical growth of students.
• Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate and timely for each class.
• Must demonstrate respect for the needs of a diverse student population through humaneness and dedication to the education profession.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the latest technology. Willingness to incorporate technology in the classroom.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and deans.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the discipline’s real-world application in the workplace.
• Participate in planning and implementing program and course level assessments.
• Maintain current syllabus, course outline, and credit hour forms using Danville Area Community College provided templates.
• Attend program curriculum team meetings.
• Maintain a shell in the college’s LMS for communications with students for all courses every semester.

Supplemental Questions

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Transcripts 2

Danville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences which meet the life-long academic, cultural, and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.