Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Psychology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and/or online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:
Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
- Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
- Connect the subject matter with related fields
- Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
- Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
- Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
- Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
- Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
- Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
- Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Evaluation of Student Learning
- Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
- Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Support of College Policies and Procedures
- Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
- Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
- Ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
- Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
- Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual
Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities
- Participate in meetings and events as required
- Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
- Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
- Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member
Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
- Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
- Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
- Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Other Duties
- Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction
- Other tasks as assigned
Working Conditions
- Typical classroom on-campus environment
- Typical online environment
- Occasional travel to service area high schools and/or LCC off-campus sites (if applicable)
- Frequent sitting or standing
Master's degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor in psychology or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in psychology (courses designated as graduate-level psychology courses)
Experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred
Previous teaching experience at a high school, community college, or university is preferred