PhD Position in Psychology

Our Opportunity

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year.

This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required.

Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses.

Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to Expect in This Role

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success
• Teaches synchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program
• Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class
• Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials
• Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework
• Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns
• Refers students who self-identify with a potential need for ADA accommodation to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and complies with all accommodations communicated in writing
• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress
• Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar
• Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog
• Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested
• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology applicable to the program
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the School