Part-Time Psychology

About the role

Columbia Southern University seeks part-time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within their qualified disciplines. These positions require a terminal degree or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field, along with experience teaching at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline.
• Records and posts a welcome video and transcript.
• Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
• Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
• Participates in the classroom a minimum of four separate days during the week.
• Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours).
• Facilitates discussion boards.
• Reviews student submissions and provides relevant, substantive, and value-added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System.
• Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric.
• Hosts a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course.
• Lectures must be scheduled within the following times during units II and VI: Monday – Friday: Between 5 pm – 9 pm CST; Saturday or Sunday: Between 9 am – 9 pm CST.
• Serves as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and reviews individual courses for rigor and currency.
• Solves academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges in a timely manner.
• Participates in faculty development opportunities.
• May have the opportunity to serve as a Course Writer for an additional stipend.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Qualifications

• Faculty Teaching Undergraduate and/or Certificate Courses should (Course Numbers 1000 – 4000) possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited programs/college/university or…
• Faculty Teaching Graduate Courses (Course Numbers ≥ 5000) should possess a terminal degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of two years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Research
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Selective Attention (Vigilance)
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

As necessary to meet teaching guidelines