Adjunct Psychology Instructors (On Campus - MS in Psychology)

Position Summary

This position requires a blend of educational expertise in the classroom to ensure student understanding of psychology principles and success in the Master of Science of Psychology Program.

Responsibilities

• On Campus lecture courses for psychology at the graduate level. Must live in the Kansas City area.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
• Collaborate with university faculty and school administrators to ensure alignment between coursework and assessments.
• Participate in regular meetings and professional development provided by the University.
• Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree OR master's degree + 18 additional credit hours of graduate coursework in psychology.
• Minimum of masters in psychology required for teaching undergraduate courses; doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Teaching experience with a diverse population (preferred).
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas (preferred).
• Experience with effective methods for engaging students through online learning (preferred).
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Benefits

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University's comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.