Adjunct Faculty - Psychology - Bakersfield

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a Faculty position directly reporting to the Dean of Nursing. Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student-learning experiences in the classroom following the curriculum of the college approved by the Accreditation Bureau.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Psychology
• Teach assigned Psychology courses
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Facilitate instruction using alternative teaching methodologies as needed
• Post and maintain office hour
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records each semester according to established deadlines
• Develop curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools in collaboration with other faculty members
• Review and update course textbooks
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

PERSONAL

• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self improvement
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION

• Teaching experience in a College or University preferred
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Bachelors or Master's Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in Psychology or related field

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