Behavioral Science/Psychology - Adjunct

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Part-time faculty with in-person and/or online teaching experience for undergraduate courses in the Psychology program. The applicant must possess proper qualifications as well as a strong Christian background and be in agreement with the University’s statement of faith.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality instruction of students in undergraduate Psychology courses

• Follow the department’s course syllabus, assess and provide feedback on coursework, track attendance, etc.

• Be available to teach courses on campus and/or online as needed to support the goals of the academic program and University

• Work supportively with the school’s leadership team to carry out the student learning goals of the program.

• Regularly and effectively communicate with the Program Director, School Chair, and/or Program Coordinator

• Respond to students, faculty, and staff in a timely manner

• Utilize current technologies and incorporate current topics as they relate to course materials

• Support the mission and goals of the University

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills necessary to the position.

• Flexible in meeting scheduling needs for online and/or on-campus instructional and training requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Masters in Psychology, Counseling, or related field with at least 18 graduate-level credit hours from a regionally accredited institution

• Higher education teaching experience strongly preferred

• Experience with various teaching delivery formats (on-ground, virtual, online, blended) preferred.

• MACU seeks those who value teaching students and wish to contribute fully to the life and mission of the University.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient with learning management systems, such as Canvas, D2L, Blackboard, etc.

• Proficient with virtual delivery systems, such as Google Meet or Zoom.

• Proficient with productivity software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel or Google Docs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operate a computer with a keyboard, pointing device, web cam, and speakers

• Stand and sit for extended periods of time

• Walk around the classroom and to/from parking lots and buildings

• Stand, bend, and crouch

• Reach, grasp, move, and hold objects

• Verbally express information or instructions

• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds

• Exercise clear vision at 20 inches or less and adjust focus

• Judge distances and spatial relationships

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Traditional classroom settings with possibilities of online, asynchronous or synchronous (virtual) instruction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.