Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to Psychology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Deliver an engaging learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the lab through various teaching techniques including lectures and demonstrations.

• Maintain student engagement in a classroom setting while adhering to an established curriculum/syllabus.

• Foster a positive educational environment for students to thrive in, while clearly defining and communicating objectives for all learning activities.

• Achieve course and school-wide performance goals for students.

• Oversee student behavior in both classroom and online settings.

• Monitor and assess student performance.

• Identify and refer students who are “at risk” of not succeeding to the Student Success Coordinator.

• Provide continuous student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students individually as needed.

• Evaluate tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance, and perform other necessary administrative tasks.

• Engage in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions (including 2 educational in-services, 1 distance education in-service, and proof of at least 2 professional development activities annually).

• Contribute input and participate in academic committees aimed at enhancing programs and student experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required.

• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the relevant subject area is required.

• For the states of Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, a Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree (in any discipline) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework pertinent to the discipline is required.

• Two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of experience if the degree is in an unrelated field is required.

• A minimum of three years of work experience as an educator is preferred.

• Proficient communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Vibrant organizational culture within a supportive work environment.

• Future preparation with a 401(k) plan and company matching.