Psychology Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

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Position Information Position Title Psychology Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026 Campus Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield Department Psychology/Sociology Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

• Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.
• Faculty member must possess a willingness to teach in person and/or be certified to teach online.

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

• Master's Degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Unofficial college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.
• Additional official transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources upon hire.

• Teaching experience at the community college level.

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.

• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

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