VTSU Online Instructor - PSY-2280-SO03: Positive Psychology

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Psychology course during the Spring 2027 semester between 3/15/2027-5/2/2027. The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas.Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.POSITION:Part-time, Adjunct InstructorRESPONSIBILITIES:VTSU Online uses Canvas and provides a generic course template for all courses. The instructor is responsible for adding outcomes, academic materials, discussion and assignment that support the course description. Additionally, VTSU Online instructors are obligated to adhere to the VTSU Online Standards that address instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.Course # & Name : PSY-2280-SO03: Positive PsychologyCredits: 3Course description:This course explores the meaning of work and play in people’s lives from the standpoint of positive psychology. This subfield of psychology focuses on helping people understand and enhance their strengths and virtues so that they may lead fulfilling lives. Rather than the traditional psychological emphasis on mental health problems, positive psychology is about helping normal people become happier, more productive, and cultivate optimism. We explore the values people hold for work and play, while considering the challenges and rewards of “the good life.” General education: This course fulfills the Social Science general education requirement.Qualifications:For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in a related discipline. A minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses is required, along with demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory. Experience with Canvas is preferred. Faculty are responsible for designing their own course with the full support of an instructional designer and the structured VTSU Online Canvas Template. Instructors are expected to add weekly content including outcomes, readings, videos, discussions, and assessments in alignment with the course description, and follow and VTSU Online Standards of course design, readiness, instructor presence, engagement, assessment, and accessibility. The full course must be ready and published at least one week prior to the start of the semester.Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System) and bargaining unit status; the starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit.The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.DATES: 3/15/2027-5/2/2027Scheduled Hours Weekly:40Budgeted Wage for this Position:$1000/credit.Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:P01Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:VTSU Online Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation #J-18808-Ljbffr Vermont State University