What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Adjunct position at Colorado Early Colleges?
Anticipated Start Date: August 3rd, 2026
Compensation: $1,150.00 per credit hour.
Tentative Schedule:
Psy 2221: Social Psychology - Tuesday and Thursday 7:45 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.
Psy 1001: General Psychology 1 - Tuesday and Thursday 9:20 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
PSY 2552: Psychopathology - Tuesday and Thursday 11:55 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
The Psychology adjunct works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of CEC, the community college, and the approved course syllabus.
Job Duties
- Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
- Develops and administers Psychology education curriculum consistent with community college objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to enhance learning.
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of course work to everyday life.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods accordingly.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
- Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in a field directly related to the area of instruction, or a masters degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area of instruction.
- Prior to start, approval will be required by the community college partner.
- Prior teaching experience preferred.
Conditions of Employment
- All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
- As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.
*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $1,150