Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Number of Openings: 45 Job Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026 Job Description Summary Responsible to prepare and deliver Psychology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. Principal Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and teach courses in the field of Psychology to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline. Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories. Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor. Additional Duties Teach Psychology classes, order textbooks in a timely manner, develop syllabus, assign grades in a timely manner. Teach high school students in Dual Credit classes at area high schools. Ability and willingness to teach face‑to‑face classes on campus. Technology Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.). Principal Professional Standards Appropriate use of the college's learning management system. Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades. Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions. Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success. Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings. Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions. Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college. Required Education Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements. Masters Degree in Psychology; or Masters Degree in a related area with 18 graduate hours in Psychology. Qualities of a Successful Candidate Ability to teach high school students in Dual Credit classes at area high schools. Ability and desire to teach face‑to‑face lecture classes on an ACC campus. Working Conditions Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Disclaimer: The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr