Job Information
Prince George's Community College Adjunct Psychology - Professor in United States
Position Type: Faculty
Department: SOCIAL SCIENCES
FLSA: Exempt
Union/Non Union: Non Union
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Job Description Summary:
The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
This adjunct faculty position requires a combination of education, training, credentials, and/or experience that meets the needs of the Social Sciences department
Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology or a related discipline is required
Official documentation of credentials and degrees is required; degrees are recognized only if earned at an accredited institution.
Preferred
Experience teaching in a Psychology-related discipline at the college-level courses in the discipline is preferred
Experience teaching in a variety of modalities (i.e. face-to-face, synchronous remote, and asynchronous online) is preferred
Willingness to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated) is preferred.
Other requirements as needed for the discipline
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge and mastery of course content
Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
Research skills (where appropriate)
Time management, planning and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Language skills
Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Effective August 8, 2022, Prince George’s Community College’s current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID -19 vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.
Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.