Psychology Adjunct Faculty - MP/HA

Mid•Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI, MI

About The Position

Mid Michigan College seeks a collegial, respectful, innovative, service-minded, goal-oriented instructor who uses data in decision-making, continually improves their work, and collaborates to add value in interactions. The position teaches psychology courses primarily face-to-face in a learning lab format, with possible online instruction. The instructor prepares and teaches courses to meet course requirements and support student success, and is accountable for instruction, student assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population. The role includes developing and maintaining course materials, assessing student learning and course effectiveness, providing timely feedback, maintaining classroom records, and assisting students during office hours. The instructor communicates and collaborates with faculty and college staff, participates in meetings and in-service programs, follows college policies and compliance guidelines, and supports the college's mission, values, and student service initiatives. The role is designated as a Campus Security Authority and requires annual Clery Act training and reporting of crimes to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or a related discipline, including Counseling and Social Work; or a master’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in Psychology or a related discipline, including Counseling and Social Work.
Two years of teaching experience.
Knowledge of course content and objectives.
Ability to translate educational and professional experience into the student learning environment.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver course content and objectives and facilitate an effective learning environment that maximizes student success.
Knowledge of computer and educational technology and ability to integrate technology effectively into the classroom.
Effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Comfort working collaboratively with other faculty and administration.
Analytical skills to evaluate and report student learning outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the community college level.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classroom courses.
Complete and update syllabi and ensure course content and requirements meet college and accreditation agency requirements.
Complete assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and ensure student outcomes are achieved.
Assess student academic achievement and provide timely, meaningful feedback on course progress.
Maintain and report classroom records, including student attendance and grades.
Hold appropriate office hours to meet with and assist students.
Communicate regularly with full-time and adjunct faculty in assigned departments, Library and Learning Services staff, and Registrar and Retention Services.
Attend and participate in department and college-wide staff meetings and in-service programs.
Adhere to college objectives, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Ensure communications and practices support the Ethics for Teaching Professionals.
Support and serve as a role model for the college mission, values, and student service initiatives.
Report crimes to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer as a Campus Security Authority and complete annual training.
Perform other duties as assigned.