Adjunct Instructor - Applied Psychology - Ottawa, Kansas (28081)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Ottawa, KS

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About The Position

The Applied Psychology Department at Ottawa University is looking for passionate, innovative, and academically committed professionals from all areas of psychology to join our vibrant academic community as part-time instructors on both residential and online campuses. The department especially values candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching at the college level and excel at fostering student engagement through hands-on, practical learning. Our faculty take pride in our creative, evidence-based teaching methods, and we are dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers and further study. Our undergraduate Applied Psychology program offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, as well as a thriving Minor. Students may choose concentrations in Criminal Psychology and/or Culture and Human Development, both of which are supported by specialized, interdisciplinary curricula. Core courses include General Psychology, Ethics in Psychology, Theories of Personality, Psychopathology, Human Sexuality, etc. At the same time, our specialized offerings encompass topics such as the Psychology of Media and Popular Culture, Psychopathology Across Cultures, and Corporate and White-Collar Crime, among others. If you are interested in teaching in a university setting, it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor. Many of our adjunct instructors hold a full-time career elsewhere, and choose to teach in our evening, weekend, and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students. Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate/graduate level coursework for its adult campuses. Each location has an Academic Coordinator/Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field, with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.
• Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.
• Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx
• A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.
• Resume and or Vita
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)
• Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired, you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)

Responsibilities

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time