Dual Credit Lecturer or Adjunct Instructor in Psychology , non-tenure track; r

Location

Department:
Behavioral & Social Sciences

Job No.: 998921

Posting Date: 04/07/2025

End Date:
Until Filled

Appointment Date: 09/01/2025

Salary:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in Social Science with at least 18 hours in Psychology at the graduate level from an accredited higher education institution.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience and strong commitment to undergraduate education.
• Online University teaching experience, and preferably with dual-credit and/or first generation students.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Psychology or related field from an accredited higher education institution. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.
• Experience teaching with a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard.
• Experience teaching online, synchronous and asynchronous classes.
• Familiarity with dual credit curriculum and academic standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Flexibility with schedule as classes will be online and in Eagle Pass ISD campuses.
• Primary obligation to teach PSY 1302 (Introduction to Psychology) during Spring and Fall semesters with a 5/5 teaching load and 25 student-cap. Other duties and courses may be assigned if dual credit needs fall below 5 courses per semester.
• Utilizes pre-designed course shells and syllabi (but responsible for updates after hire).
• Conducts core assessments and provides required documentation at the end of each term.
• Promotes rapport and respect by cultivating a safe and civil learning environment.
• Adheres to SRSU’s online standards that address instructor presence and expectations, and student engagement and assessment.
• Invested interest in working with online technologies and disciplinary knowledge effectively incorporating updates to enhance relevancy, accessibility and communication with students.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude, philosophy, compassion and commitment that promotes student growth and learning and fosters effective working relations with the university community.

Additional Information: Please note that Sul Ross State University does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship by the employer.

Position is security sensitive.

Other Information: Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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