Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Job Summary

Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled. Adjunct (part-time) faculty to teach courses in Psychology. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, in-person teaching assignments may be on LCC’s downtown Lansing campus, at an extension center (within 40 miles of the downtown campus), and/or via online delivery methods. Teaching in person is preferred. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, to deliver course instruction to students, and to be available for student assistance and advising outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as assigned.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology from an accredited college or university; or, Master’s degree or higher (from an accredited college or university) with a minimum of 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate-level coursework in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university; or, PhD degree (from an accredited college or university) and a minimum of 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate-level coursework in the discipline. Previous college or secondary teaching experience, particularly fully responsible teaching experience at the college level. Previous presentation or group facilitation or training experience in an academic, professional, or community setting.