Faculty-Adjunct-Psychology

Johnson & Wales University•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Adjunct Psychology Faculty member prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments to support student learning. Courses are delivered on campus or online, as assigned. The faculty member helps ensure that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives. The role includes teaching assigned courses, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing timely and robust feedback, and addressing student questions and concerns. For online courses, instruction and course activities are delivered through the university’s learning management system in accordance with JWU course outlines and online delivery standards. The faculty member maintains course sites and grade information, keeps accurate student records, distributes university-approved syllabi, and communicates about students at risk of failing or needing individual counseling. The faculty member also connects students with appropriate university resources, maintains faculty credential information, and attends orientation and meetings as requested. This is an adjunct faculty applicant pool for teaching on an as-needed basis during the academic year. Qualified candidates must be able to teach daytime, campus-based classes in Charlotte, North Carolina, and live or relocate within daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus upon hire. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the posting closes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University.
Ability to teach daytime, campus-based classes in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Must live or relocate to live within daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Earned terminal degree in psychology or a related field of study.
Experience with teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned on-campus courses by delivering course content, preparing materials and lesson plans, grading work, providing timely feedback, and addressing student questions and concerns.
Teach assigned online courses using the university’s learning management system, following JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards.
Prepare and maintain course sites for course materials and assessments, and update the grade center weekly in accordance with university requirements.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement, and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Distribute a university-approved syllabus through the learning management system for each course, covering course objectives, required materials, attendance policy, and evaluation criteria.
Communicate early with students, the department chair, and academic counselors about students at risk of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems.
Refer students to appropriate university resources, including guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, and counseling.
Enter and maintain credential information in the university’s faculty information system.
Attend faculty orientation and meetings as requested by the college.
Perform other duties as assigned.