Part Time Faculty Instructor, Psychology

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
Department: NE Behavioral Sciences
Campus Location: Northeast Campus
Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct
Position Type: PT - Regular
Grant Funded: No
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00
Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule; We arecurrently looking for availability MW 11:00am and 2:00pm as well asT/TH beginning at 2:00pm.
Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework
Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.
Job Summary: Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses
Service Excellence Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Attends the workplace regulary and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
Adheres to College policies and procedures
Adheres to applicable safety procedures
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher* in Psychology
OR
Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Psychology
*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications: At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class orfacilitating training
At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
At least one (1) year's experience teaching online
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
Knowledge of how students learn
Ability to adapt to student learning needs
Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
Promotion of positive expectations of students
Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
Assessment of student learning
Assessment of self-learning
Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
Development of relevant content for classes
Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
Experience mentoring students
Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
Continued educational attainment
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodation/EEO Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.

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