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

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule - Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position - No

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.

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's

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent 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 teach online
• 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 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