Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

About the Department

Position Duties

• Essential Functions The following are the functions essential to performing this job. To maintain professionalism, competence and knowledge of subject matter and strive to keep informed of contemporary development in the field of specialization through reading and research. To meet each class as scheduled and conduct each class according to the highest professional standards. To distribute to each student at the beginning of the semester a syllabus for each course containing the course description, course objectives, policies concerning attendance, course requirements, and criteria for grading. To submit the syllabus and office hours to the chair at the outset of the semester for each course taught. To be available to students for advising and counseling on matters regarding their academic performance and progress in class. To treat all students fairly, impartially, and with understanding. To maintain adherence to course descriptions in accordance with the syllabus and the Course Catalog. To demonstrate and maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to specialization area(s) and psychology practice. To adhere to deadlines and schedules established for the timely reporting of non-participation, grades and for other matters related to student registration and record keeping. To keep an accurate and complete class gradebook book on the university platform. Immediately following the deadline for non-participation, reporting of mid-term and final grades will be submitted to the chair. Other Functions Other functions that are assigned and not contrary to the essential functions. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Must be able to teach a variety of courses within the curriculum, undergraduate and/or graduate. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students within a university setting. Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to work within a team. Create innovative educational experiences and provide an environment where students are partners in learning Collegiality. Ability to perform other functions as assigned.