Adjunct Instructor – Statistics Lab (SPSS Focus)

Key Responsibilities

• Teach two asynchronous online lab sections focused on applied statistical analysis using SPSS
• Guide students through execution of statistical techniques including:
• Descriptive statistics (frequencies, central tendency, variability)
• Z-scores
• Single sample, dependent, and independent t-tests
• ANOVA (simple and factorial)
• Correlation (Pearson’s r and Spearman’s rho)
• Non-parametric tests (including Chi-Square)
• Support students in completing SPSS-based analyses and APA-style lab reports
• Provide individualized support to a diverse student population, including remote and international learners

Course Design & Development

• Design and maintain an asynchronous lab environment aligned with course learning outcomes
• Develop comprehensive instructional materials, including:
• Step-by-step SPSS tutorials
• Dozens of captioned video demonstrations with transcripts
• Ensure all course materials meet accessibility guidelines and Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements
• Select an appropriate textbook aligned with SPSS version 27 or newer

Technical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Independently manage all SPSS-related technical support, including:
• Coordinating with IT to obtain software installation codes
• Aiding students with installation on personal devices
• Troubleshooting issues directly with the software vendor (via email support)
• Cook up access solutions for students without compatible devices:
• Facilitate participation in the institution’s laptop loaner program
• Adapt course materials to the SPSS version available at the start of each semester
• Complete all grading on-campus using institutionally available SPSS access (or maintain a personal license if preferred)
• Maintain flexibility to support students across different institutions and time zones

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Statistics, Psychology, or a closely related field (required per Division criteria)
• Demonstrated experience teaching statistics and/or statistical software (SPSS preferred)
• Experience designing online or asynchronous instructional materials
• Strong working knowledge of APA style for writing research results sections and statistical analysis

Preferred Skills

• Strong written communication skills for creating clear technical instructions
• Ability to work independently without dedicated IT support
• Experience supporting distance learning and non-traditional student populations