"Adjunct Instructor - Psychology"

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher* in Psychology

OR

Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Psychology

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the discipline / teaching area

Experience teaching a class or facilitating training

Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology

Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs

Previous online teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume

Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter

Knowledge of how students learn

Ability to adapt to student learning needs

Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies

Promotion of positive expectations of students

Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning

Incorporation of pedagogical innovation

Assessment of student learning

Assessment of self-learning

Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum

Development of relevant content for classes

Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies

Experience mentoring and advising students

Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring

Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community

Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy

Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.