Psychology Adjunct

$24,372 - $52,000/Yr

North West Florida State College - Niceville, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Niceville, FL

About the position

Northwest Florida State College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for the Psychology department. As an adjunct instructor, you will be responsible for providing quality instruction in both online and classroom settings. This position is part of a pool of applicants who will be considered on an as-needed basis for various courses throughout the academic year. The role requires adherence to the approved syllabus and the use of designated instructional materials, ensuring that each class is conducted in a professional and timely manner. Instructors are expected to engage with students actively, support their learning, and maintain accurate records of attendance and grades in the Learning Management System (LMS). Additionally, you will assist in curriculum development and complete mandatory compliance training annually. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational mission of the college while fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing online/classroom instruction.
• Fulfill contractual obligations during the term.
• Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
• Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
• Be fully prepared and on time.
• Utilize the LMS following college policies and procedures.
• Submit attendance confirmation per college policies and procedures, as applicable to assignment.
• Maintain course grades in the LMS and submit grades at the applicable times, as applicable to assignment.
• Support students by engaging them in class, answering questions in a timely manner, and referring them for additional support when necessary.
• Be familiar with and abide by college policies.
• Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
• Assisting in development of curriculum as appropriate.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in Psychology, or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology required.
• An earned doctorate in Psychology or a related field with 18 graduate hours in Psychology strongly preferred.
• Emphasis in theory and research strongly preferred.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software, such as Camtasia or Kaltura, and familiarity with web-conferencing software to facilitate synchronous online student support.
• Experience in student engagement techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with technology-based instruction preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with online teaching methodologies.
• Familiarity with diverse student populations and inclusive teaching practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate based on level of degree.
• Opportunity to teach at various campuses and online.