POSITION TITLE: Psychology Adjunct Instructor

START DATE: Open Until Filled

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

CAMPUS/DEPARTMENT: Erath (Texas Residents Only)/Social Science

GERNERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Teach general courses in psychology. Maintain familiarity with and adhere to college policies and procedures. Provide instruction and an effective learning environment to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified in the syllabi of the assigned course.

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability

• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to multi-cultural and multi-generational diversity
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Experience in or exposure to the community college environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree with 18 hours of graduate coursework in subject to be taught
• Ability to utilize different methods in delivering course material 
• Competency in MS Office, the Internet, Canvas, and Blackboard; experience with Canvas preferred

The major duties and responsibilities include:

1. Providing quality learning experiences for students and maintaining the integrity of course standards and objectives.
2. Meeting class punctually and keeping class throughout the scheduled time as appropriate to provide quality learning experiences.
3. Following the College’s guidelines for course syllabi and state clear learning objectives and assessment criteria.
4. Maintaining records of attendance, student progress, and grade distributions of students enrolled in the faculty member’s classes and making all required student reports to the registrar and administrators on the dates required.
5. Maintaining required office hours to assist students. If applicable, Post hours on the office door and submit hours to the Vice President of Instruction.
6. Notifying the Division Chair or Program Director and the Vice President of Instruction if a scheduled class/lab will be cancelled or moved to another location.
7. Participating in special staff development activities for adjunct faculty.
8. Maintaining discipline and order during instructional activities and reporting all student problems in need of attention to the Dean of Students.
9. Counseling students when there is a need and opportunity, realizing that the faculty member is often in the best position for effective guidance.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. College Home Page: www.rangercollege.edu

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