Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Psychology Agency: Northern VA Community College Location: Loudoun - 107 FLSA: Exempt 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 Additional Detail 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 of NOVA and the VCCS. 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 the DMV metro area, if selected for hire. Minimum Qualifications KSA's Ability to work with a diverse student population Excellent interpersonal skills Exellent analytical skills Excellent oral/written communication skills Ability to teach during the day, evening or weekend or combination of all Ability to use instructional technology Ability to teach social, developmental, and cross-cultural psychology courses Ability to teachonline Required Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in psychology Additional Considerations Degrees in social or developmental psychology Graduate coursework in social or developmental related areas Prior experience teaching in higher education Experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Northern VA Community College