Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.

Posting Details

Working Title - Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Agency - Northern VA Community College

Division - NV280-Provost Alexandria

Work Location - Multiple Locations

Hiring Range - Adjunct faculty teaching PSY are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

Full Time or Part Time - Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- - No

Job Description - Job Description:Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching will be face to face. Remote or online teaching options may occasionally be available. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations ofNOVAand theVCCS.Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions:As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.Must reside in theDMVmetro area, if selected for hire.

Special Assignments - May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - KSA'sAbility to work with a diverse student populationExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical skillsExcellent oral/written communication skillsAbility to teach during the day, evening or weekend or combination of allAbility to use instructional technologyAbility to teach social, developmental, and cross-cultural psychology coursesAbility to teachonlineRequired Qualifications:Master's degree in psychology or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in psychology

Additional Considerations - Additional Considerations:Degrees in social or developmental psychologyGraduate coursework in social or developmental related areasPrior experience teaching in higher educationExperience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)Experience teaching online/asynchronously