Online Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

23h • Remote

About The Position

Rowan University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach asynchronous, online Psychology courses. The Psychology Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including a BA in Psychology, a BS in Psychological Science, and a minor in Psychology. Instructors provide students with a dynamic and engaging online learning experience and work collaboratively with the Psychology Department and Rowan Online Student Success and Operations teams. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed when asynchronous teaching vacancies arise. Courses are assigned by the College and Department on an as-needed basis. The position is remote. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, reside in the United States, and be able to work without university visa sponsorship.

Adjunct faculty are expected to foster an engaging, supportive, and responsive online learning environment; maintain clear communication; actively engage students; and provide timely responses and feedback. They must offer evening and weekend availability, comply with applicable policies and regulations, and complete instructor training, orientation, and course-related administrative tasks in a timely manner.

The minimum compensation is $2,225 per credit for courses taught. The maximum teaching load is 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year.

Requirements

• At least a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline.
• Strong skills in critical thinking, emotional intelligence, leadership, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with a learning management system, video conferencing platforms such as Webex or Zoom, Google Drive, and other platforms, and the listed technology requirements.
• Experience with asynchronous online instruction, digital communication, discussion facilitation, and aligning assessments with digital learning outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey course objectives, expectations, and feedback.
• Ability to create opportunities for dialogue within the learning experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor a work visa.
• Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS.
• College- and/or university-level teaching experience, especially a strong record of excellence in asynchronous instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach asynchronous online courses in Psychology as assigned on an as-needed basis.
• Foster an engaging, supportive, and responsive online learning environment using teaching best practices and guidelines.
• Maintain clear communication, actively engage students, and provide timely responses and feedback.
• Support dialogue within the learning experience and student success.
• Offer evening and weekend availability to support students.
• Work collaboratively with the Psychology Department and Rowan Online Student Success and Operations teams.
• Comply with mandated policies and regulations and University-wide policies.
• Complete applicable instructor training, orientation, and course-related administrative tasks in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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