Applied Psychology Adjunct Instructor

Perdoceo Education Corporation • Remote,

8d • $332 - $604

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty members support Colorado Technical University's mission to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty. They deliver quality, innovative instruction and meaningful student engagement to help students achieve course, program, and degree outcomes and succeed academically.

The instructor prepares and uses learning materials, teaches assigned courses in alignment with CTU curricula and instructional modalities, communicates with and supports students, and relates professional experience and current industry perspectives to coursework. The role includes maintaining weekly office hours, assessing student work, documenting course activities, identifying students who may need support, and referring students to appropriate university resources. The instructor also participates in academic governance, assessment, institutional effectiveness, training, and ongoing faculty development; provides required documentation of credentials and experience; and works closely with the Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty. Other responsibilities and applicable Faculty Handbook policies and procedures also apply.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including meeting deadlines and responding promptly to questions and requests.
• Strong interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications, including word processing, presentations, email, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smartphones or tablets.
• Expertise in conflict resolution, psychology of mass media, research methods, and cross-cultural psychology.
• Minimum education: Master's degree in Psychology or a subfield; or an out-of-field graduate degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the field or subfield; or an out-of-field graduate degree with at least five years of documented professional experience in the field or subfield.
• Educational credentials must be from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an international equivalent; additional requirements may apply due to state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Significant online teaching experience is preferred.
• Preferred: Doctorate degree in Psychology or a subfield.
• Preferred: At least three years of documented professional experience in the field or subfield.
• Preferred: At least three years of documented experience teaching adult, non-traditional, and Active Duty Military/Veteran learners in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and use existing course materials that support CTU students' learning.
• Provide instruction in assigned courses, including applicable laboratory or integral course work, aligned with CTU curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
• Relate professional and industry experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model through continuing skills development, introducing professional and industry perspectives into courses, and staying aware of industry trends and opportunities.
• Remain accessible and respond promptly to students, academic and faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU email, and other appropriate communication methods.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions and support.
• Assess student performance on assignments and provide feedback that supports continued growth and development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
• Collaborate with appropriate CTU teams and use relevant information to identify and support students who may excel or experience challenges in coursework or educational endeavors.
• Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extracurricular resources, including advising, tutoring, the library, learning centers, and career services.
• Participate in academic governance by attending appropriate University, college, and program meetings and contributing to academic assessment and institutional effectiveness, including surveys and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete required new faculty certification, course-specific technology and pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements.
• Provide periodic required documentation of current licensures, certifications, applicable immunizations, scholarship, and academic or professional experience, such as CVs or resumes.
• Work closely with the Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty, as appropriate.
• Perform other responsibilities and comply with applicable policies and procedures in CTU's Faculty Handbook.

Benefits

• Benefits may apply to eligible full-time employees, and some benefits may also apply to part-time employees; availability varies by location and position and is subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level