"Adjunct Faculty - Human Sexuality (Psychology Department)"

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This adjunct faculty position teaches Human Sexuality (PSY 203) at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs, Department Program Coordinators, and the administration of the Division of Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.

Adjunct Faculty will be paid $700 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $750 per credit hour.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an academic interdisciplinary study of human sexuality. It focuses on sexual biology, developing sexual relationships, love and intimacy, sexual choices, contraception, STDs, sexual customs and sex education.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify important historical and current influences on sexuality, including sexual and gender identity, sexual attitudes, stereotypes, and behaviors.
• Describe sexual (biological/physiological) maturation throughout development.
• Describe and explain variations in sexual arousal, behaviors, responses and interactions.
• Describe various theories of love, intimacy, and communication.
• List and distinguish between various birth control methods
• Outline the description, causes, outcomes and prevention of various sexually transmitted diseases.

Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and manage syllabus and course materials - selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
• Facilitate class instruction - administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center. Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and "present" throughout the semester.
• Comply with department, division, and college requirements - this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.
• Respond promptly to grade determination - adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.
• Input final grades and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Assists college with student outcomes assessment efforts and/or Program assessments if need, by participating in the planning, data collection, and/or reporting as relates to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree or above in Psychology or related concentration with a minimum of three years of practical work experience in the field. A minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred, especially with a college population.

Required Documents

A resume or CV and cover letter are required to complete the application process

• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

*This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for this position. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. * The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain on file for up to 12 months.