Job Details

Job Title: Full-Time Dual Credit Lecturer or Adjunct Instructor in Psychology 9-month, non-tenure track (renewable)

Location: Eagle Pass

Department: Behavioral & Social Sciences

Job No.: 998921

Posting Date: 2025-04-07

Until Filled: Yes

Appointment Date: 2025-09-01

Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required

A Master’s degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in Social Science with at least 18 hours in Psychology at the graduate level from an accredited higher education institution.
Demonstrated college teaching experience and strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Online University teaching experience, and preferably with dual-credit and/or first generation students.

Preferred

Doctorate in Psychology or related field from an accredited higher education institution. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.
Experience teaching with a Learning management System (LMS) such as Blackboard.
Experience teaching online, synchronous and asynchronous classes.
Familiarity with dual credit curriculum and academic standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Start date: 2025-08-26

Classes will be online and in Eagle Pass ISD campuses. Relocation to Eagle Pass is required.
Primary obligation to teach PSY 1302 (Introduction to Psychology) during Spring and Fall semesters with a 5/5 teaching load and 25 student-cap. Other duties and courses may be assigned if dual credit needs fall below 5 courses per semester.
Utilizes pre designed course shells and syllabi (but responsible for updates after hire).
Conducts core assessments and provides required documentation at the end of each term.
Promotes rapport and respect by cultivating a safe and civil learning environment.
Adheres to SRSU’s online standards that address instructor presence an expectations, and student engagement and assessment.
Invested interest in working with online technologies and disciplinary knowledge effectively incorporating updates to enhance relevancy, accessibility and communication with students.
Demonstrates a professional attitude, philosophy, compassion and commitment that promotes student growth and learning and fosters effective working relations with the university community.