Psychology Adjunct Faculty - PSNS

Olympic College • Psns, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Olympic College is hiring part-time adjunct Psychology faculty in the Social Sciences and Humanities Division. The faculty member will teach primarily General Psychology and other common-course-numbered PSYC classes in person at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Teaching is planned for Winter and Spring quarters, with additional opportunities potentially available in other quarters. Availability is needed for daytime classes, including early morning, mid-morning, or mid-day, with flexibility to meet departmental needs.

The role includes teaching and preparing classes, grading, record-keeping, communicating with students and colleagues, and adapting instruction to students’ individual learning needs. The position is contracted on a quarterly basis, with placement on the faculty salary schedule based on educational background and experience. The listed salary is $1,316–$1,392 per credit hour. Adjunct positions are reviewed quarter by quarter, and the applicant pool remains active for 12 months.

The successful applicant will deliver engaging, accessible, and culturally responsive instruction; use varied teaching methods and assessments; support students with differing levels of experience and backgrounds, including military veterans; remain current in Psychology; and incorporate technology and the College-approved learning management system. The employee must reside in Washington State within reasonable distance of campus and may travel frequently to Olympic College campuses or other sites. Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire; eligibility may follow after working at least 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience.
• Availability to teach during the day.
• Ability to teach in person at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton.
• Must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of campus at the time of hiring.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to meet the position’s instructional and communication expectations, including working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and military veterans.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Psychology.
• College teaching experience.
• Experience using Canvas LMS.
• Recent syllabi from courses taught.
• Professional letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person classes at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard during Winter and Spring quarters; additional teaching opportunities may be available in other quarters.
• Prepare for classes, grade student work, and maintain records.
• Provide class syllabi to enrolled students by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual student learning needs and adjust learning environments and activities appropriately.
• Communicate punctually with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Deliver course content with enthusiasm using varied instructional methods and modes.
• Use varied assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Keep current with Psychology trends, theories, and changing terminology.
• Apply culturally responsive teaching, use diverse resources and voices, and foster multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Incorporate accessibility and special-needs accommodations into course materials and classroom activities.
• Use technology, including the College-approved learning management system, to deliver course content and services.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire; eligibility may follow after working 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters. Benefits that may then be available include a Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan, TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space-available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program, fitness center, and reduced-rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare, subject to availability.

What This Job Offers

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