FP9910 Part-time Faculty Human Development and Family Studies Minor

Northeastern State University•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Counseling’s Human Development and Family Studies Minor seeks a qualified educator to teach one or two three-hour undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Care, Gerontology, or Psychology. The position’s primary focus is teaching Family Life Education, mentoring students in that program area, working with community partners, and engaging with the community. Depending on the instructor’s qualifications and expertise, courses will primarily concern Early Care and Human Development across the lifespan. The faculty member will teach assigned courses and be available to students by email during the semester or term. Other duties include participating in scheduled faculty meetings; preparing syllabi, course outlines when necessary, and instructional materials; maintaining attendance and grade records; using the Blackboard learning management system; incorporating and facilitating educational technologies in teaching; and completing other assignments as determined by the Program Chair.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; the minimum qualification is a master’s degree in the specified discipline or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to communicate effectively with college faculty, staff, and students.
Familiarity with the Blackboard online delivery system.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience in Human Development and Family Studies courses.
Teaching experience in Family Life and Human Services-related fields.
Expertise and work experience in extension, community education, or family and human services programs and agencies.
Experience with distance education or web teaching.
Experience teaching college-level courses.

Responsibilities

Teach one or two three-hour undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Care, Gerontology, or Psychology.
Teach Family Life Education and courses primarily in Early Care and Human Development across the lifespan, as appropriate to qualifications and expertise.
Mentor students in the Family Life Education program area.
Work with community partners and engage with the community.
Be available to students by email during the assigned semester or term.
Participate in faculty meetings as scheduled.
Prepare course syllabi, course outlines when necessary, and related instructional materials.
Maintain student records, including attendance and grades.
Use the Blackboard online learning management system and facilitate educational technologies in teaching.
Complete other assignments as determined by the Program Chair.