Adjunct Faculty, Psychology (Dual In The Schools Program)

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology (Dual In The Schools Program)

About the Role

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to teach core introductory courses and general education courses in discipline.

Qualifications

• Master’s or terminal degree (e.g., J.D., M.D., M.F.A) in Psychology or a related discipline is required.
• Official documentation of credentials and degrees is required; degrees are recognized only if earned at an accredited institution.
• This adjunct faculty position requires a combination of education, training, credentials, and/or experience that meets the needs of the Social Sciences department.
• One year of teaching experience preferred at the college or high school level in the subject matter or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area.
• Must be currently employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).

Benefits

No benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Schedule

Fixed Term/Tenure Track Grade