Psychology Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Requirements

• Have a master's degree in Psychology; OR, bachelor's in Psychology AND master's in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work; OR the equivalent.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching at the community college level
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and technology

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
• Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
• Assessing student learning outcomes
• Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
• Continuing professional development
• Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
• Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
• Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member

Benefits

• Part-time, temporary position
• Flexible scheduling based on college needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree