Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Psychology

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY•Bethany, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology & Counseling at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is seeking adjunct instructors to join its adjunct pool. Adjunct faculty are employed on a course-by-course basis, contingent on curricular needs and student enrollment. Primary course needs include PSY 1113 – General Psychology. The department's mission is to foster compassion, patience, curiosity, and imagination in students, aligning with the university's Wesleyan theological tradition. The undergraduate program emphasizes high-impact educational practices and adheres to the American Psychological Association’s guidelines. SNU is an accredited, private, liberal arts university with approximately 2000 students, committed to a Christian community of scholars focused on grace, truth, and discipleship.

Requirements

Master’s degree in any subfield of psychology
Profess faith in Jesus Christ
Possess a strong personal Christian commitment
Committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community
Understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Intrinsic motivation and ability to work independently on teaching-related tasks

Nice To Haves

Ph. D. in any subfield of psychology
Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level

Responsibilities

Teach courses at assigned days and times
Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students
Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment
Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning
Provide course-related feedback to students in a timely manner
Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee, if applicable
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date gradebook
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record
Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System website for assigned course(s)
Maintain a professional relationship with any student assistants, tutors, and/or graders assigned to their course(s), if applicable
Administer a final exam session at the day and time scheduled by the Registrar
Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar
Collaborate on course development and assessment with the department chair and other unit faculty and staff
Additional course-related duties as assigned