Adjunct Psychology Instructor - Online

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Psychology Instructor - Online

Pay Grade Level: F-PT FLSA Exempt

Benefits: Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department: Social Behaviorial Science

Campus Location: Online/Remote

Pay Rate: Min Salary $660 per credit, Max Salary $857 per credit

FTE: 0.4

Summary: Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type: Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function: Bay de Noc Community College is seeking qualified applicants to teach asynchronous online Introduction to psychology courses beginning with the Fall semester. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Potential for teaching other psychology courses or sociology courses online or in person depending on instructor qualifications and course availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in psychology.
• Online teaching experience.
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use.
• Commit to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching courses at the post-secondary level, preferably in a community college setting.
• Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies.
• Experience teaching in the Blackboard LMS.
• Online teaching certification.

Job Duties

• Instruct Introduction to Psychology courses offered online at Bay College.
• Facilitate Student Learning Through The Following Activities:
• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and the art profession.
• Provide for a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of psychology and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, Zoom, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
• Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Any other duties as assigned.