Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) - Psychopathology

About the role

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city. SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level Psychopathology, examining major diagnostic categories and criteria for maladaptive behavior.
• Explore biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.
• Instruct students on evidence-based treatments, clinical assessment methods, and research strategies within the field.
• Design and implement assignments that promote college-level reading comprehension, critical thinking, and clear, coherent written communication.
• Utilize pre-developed assessments aligned with institutional learning outcomes and requirements and evaluate student work to support program and college-wide assessment purposes.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring all course materials, activities, and assessments meet established college standards for quality and rigor.
• Maintain consistent student engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), supporting both in-person and online components of the course.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

Skills

• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Benefits

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.

Pay

Salary is depending on qualifying rank, ranging from $793.00 - $1098.00 hourly.

Schedule

Fall 2026 Semester (August 17- December 15, 2026); Hybrid combination of in-person instruction on campus and online components Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM