Adjunct Instructor, Psychology - For Credit Only

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors report to the campus department instructional leader and assist students in their learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role directly supports student success and may involve teaching Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College courses according to the assigned course schedule. This position is part of a pooled posting; supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available. Instructors prepare and deliver courses in accordance with the College Master Syllabus, develop assignments and assessments, foster an active classroom environment, evaluate student learning, maintain attendance and enrollment records, provide timely feedback, and submit grades by established deadlines. They communicate regularly with students and college officials, adapt to student needs, and contribute to the College's assessment and institutional performance efforts. Assignments may be at other sites, including locations offering dual credit courses. The position also requires adherence to College policies and safety procedures, regular attendance, completion of required training and professional development, and support for the College's mission, values, goals, and principles. Work hours vary based on the course schedule. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Psychology, or a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
Ability to engage in service to the institution, profession, and community.
Participation in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of working experience in the discipline or teaching area.
At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach assigned classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide timely evaluation feedback, post grades in the learning management system weekly, and submit final grades by established deadlines.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as needed, including sites for dual credit courses.
Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles; complete required training and professional development; attend work regularly; and follow College policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other related tasks as required.