Introduction to Psychology Adjunct Instructor - Spring 2027

Jefferson Community College • Watertown, NY

19h

About The Position

Jefferson Community College’s Social Sciences Department is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Psychology during the Spring 2027 semester. Current opportunities include in-person classes at the Main Campus on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:25 p.m. to 2:20 p.m., and classes offered in person or virtually on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The department is also accepting applications to expand its adjunct faculty pool for future fully online, asynchronous courses. Applicants should identify the teaching formats and schedules they can accommodate.

This is a pooled search. Applications will be accepted throughout the posting period and kept on file for up to three years. Qualified applicants may be considered for part-time teaching vacancies as they arise. Course offerings determine the College’s staffing needs, and future openings cannot be predicted. Candidates selected when an opening occurs will be contacted for an interview.

Compensation is $665 per credit hour at Level A and $785 per credit hour at Level B, which applies after teaching six semesters at Jefferson. Complete applications require a cover letter indicating available teaching formats and schedules, a résumé, unofficial college transcripts showing degrees conferred, contact information for three professional references, and a completed employment application form. Review begins immediately and continues throughout the posting period. Finalists are responsible for interview-related expenses, and final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• A master's degree in psychology or a related field is required; a closely related field will be considered.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• College teaching experience.
• A master's degree in Psychology.
• Experience with online teaching modalities and adaptability to engage students across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Psychology during the Spring 2027 semester in one of the listed formats and schedules.
• Indicate available teaching formats and schedules in the application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level