Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Position Information

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Psychology and Special Programs
Department: College of Education and Human Development
Exempt Part-time Position
Summary: The Adjunct Instructor will primarily teach in-person undergraduate courses in Psychology, with additional teaching responsibilities in special programs.

Teaching Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality in-person undergraduate Psychology courses in alignment with program goals and university standards.
• Hire for: Early College High School - General Psychology
  Higher Education in Prison program - General Psychology
  Statistics
  Research Methods
  Abnormal Psychology
  General Psychology
• Engage students through innovative teaching methods and active learning strategies.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment for special programs.
• Contribute to ongoing accreditation efforts and program evaluations.
• Offer academic support and guidance to students enrolled in Psychology courses and special programs.
• Hold regular office hours and be available for student consultation.
• Attend department meetings and serve on program, school, and university committees as needed.
• Actively contribute to the mission of Chaminade University, including supporting students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or a related field
• PREFERRED: Previous teaching experience at the college level, particularly with diverse and non-traditional student populations.
• Experience in special education settings, such as early college programs or prison education.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), and other programs related to teaching, learning, advising, and assessment

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements

• This is a part-time, exempt position. Nineteen hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University.
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner.

Disclaimer

The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.