Adjunct Instructor - Psychology
About The Position
The Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences department at WCTC is seeking a dedicated adjunct instructor to teach psychology courses. The instructor will provide students with a strong foundation in psychology and use effective, research-informed teaching practices in lesson planning and content delivery. Courses may include Psychology of Human Relations, Introduction to Psychology, and Developmental Psychology, among others. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean, the instructor will teach during the summer session as well as fall and spring terms. The role requires teaching on campus and online and the ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and internet formats. WCTC offers personal and professional growth opportunities, instructional training, and departmental support.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
- At least two years of post-secondary teaching experience as the lead instructor; teaching assistant experience does not qualify.
- Post-secondary experience designing, planning, and implementing alternative delivery formats, such as internet, accelerated, or hybrid.
- Experience with CANVAS or a similar learning management system.
- Online teaching experience.
- Ability to teach on campus and online during summer, fall, and spring terms.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience, work experience, or curriculum-development experience in international or diversity studies.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction to a range of program students.
- Integrate technology into teaching course material.
- Contribute to program development, curriculum design, and program assessment.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students using strong communication and organizational skills.
- Apply a strong foundation in pedagogy and effective teaching and learning research.
- Use feedback as a developmental tool to improve instructional effectiveness and collegiality.
- Teach in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and internet formats.
- Maintain positive relationships within Liberal Arts programs and WCTC occupational programs.
- Provide instruction in psychology courses during summer, fall, and spring terms.
Benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Instructional training and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
