Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Brief Description of Duties

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The University of the District of Columbia, College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites applications for Adjunct Instructor appointments in the Psychology Program with a target start date of August 15, . Teach core undergraduate courses in the Psychology program and possess specific expertise in psychological theory, research methodology, and/or experimental design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology, specifically the candidate would need experience teaching Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, or other related courses.
• Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instruction and discussions.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirement:

• A Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited program and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
• A minimum of two years (role as graduate teaching assistant will be considered) of teaching Psychology courses at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at discipline-related conferences.
• Evidence of working with underserved populations both in the classroom and in the community.
• Demonstrated record of collaborating with faculty colleagues through participation in program, college, and university activities.