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Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (On-campus)

Employer
Maryville University
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 6, 2019


Posting Details

Job Summary/Basic Function

In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University’s learning community and teach courses on-campus.

The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach on-ground undergraduate Psychology courses.

All courses are taught face to face on Maryville’s campus in St. Louis, MO. Courses are listed below:

Social Psychology

Organizational Psychology

Multicultural Psychology

Human Cognition

Statistics

Human Development

Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences

Biological Psychology

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
  • Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
  • Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
  • Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
  • Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
  • Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
  • Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
  • Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
  • Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate with at least 15 graduate hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience.

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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