Adjunct Faculty - Psychology (Killeen)

Central Texas College•Killeen-Central Campus, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality Psychology instruction to a diverse community-college student population. The instructor supports the college’s mission by promoting student learning, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, and upholding academic and professional standards. The position requires effective, evidence-based teaching strategies that engage students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and academic preparation, along with clear communication and constructive feedback to support academic success. The instructor maintains accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student progress in accordance with institutional policies and deadlines. They meet scheduled classes on time and for the full class period, follow institutional procedures, and communicate promptly with the Area Supervisor if an absence is necessary. Applicants able to instruct in more than one discipline receive preference. The instructor must live in the area where classes are taught or be willing to travel to the class location at their own expense.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a nationally, regionally, or state-identified accredited institution of higher education.
At least 18 graduate semester hours in the field being taught.
Ability to teach effectively and competently.
Punctuality, dependability, and ability to follow directions and complete tasks proficiently.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with students during course lectures.
Must live in the area where classes are taught or be willing to travel to the class location at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

Community-college-level teaching experience.
Ability to instruct in more than one discipline.

Responsibilities

Teach Psychology effectively and competently to a diverse community-college student population.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment and promote student learning.
Use evidence-based teaching strategies to engage students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and academic preparation.
Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student progress in accordance with institutional policies.
Submit certified rolls and final grade rolls within required deadlines.
Carefully maintain attendance records and advise students about attendance and withdrawal procedures described in the current CTC Catalogue.
Provide regular, constructive feedback to help students master course concepts and succeed academically.
Meet every scheduled class on time and remain for the entire class period.
Notify the Area Supervisor immediately when an absence is necessary so a substitute can be obtained.
Maintain textbooks, manuals, and other college-furnished materials and return them to the Area Supervisor at the end of the semester.
Provide each student, at the beginning of each semester, an approved course syllabus stating course objectives, requirements, and methods of evaluating academic performance.