Adjunct - Psychology​/Sociology Instructor

Salary : $29,906.76 Annually
Location : RSTC - 100 HWY 83, Evergreen, AL
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 07237
College/Division: RSTC-206330-Social Science
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Campus Location: Reid State Technical College

Position Summary

The Adjunct Psychology/Sociology Instructor provides quality classroom instruction, maintains required scholastic records, and seeks continuous improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and use of resources. This position reports to the Academic Division Chair and the Dean of Instruction.
SALARY:
Adjunct instructors are paid a flat rate per credit hour based on Reid State Technical College's Salary Schedule L. Classes must meet the minimum enrollment requirements. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be compensated on a pro rata basis or cancelled at the discretion of the college. Selected classes may be compensated on an hourly basis based on contact hours rather than credit hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At a minimum, the major responsibilities of the Adjunct Psychology/Sociology Instructor shall include:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college and instructional division

• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area

• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair/Program Director, and design and deliver each course, ensuring an effective learning experience

• Submit to the Division Chair/Program Director a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines

• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas

• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress

• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student

• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines

• Participate in institutional and departmental planning and assessment processes

• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethics

• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline

• Seek continuous improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and use of resources

• Perform additional essential job functions that are unique to the instructor position and/or teaching field.

• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

• Participate in faculty meetings, division/department meetings, and discussions about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional-related activities
Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master's degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in psychology, sociology, or a related field.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
Teaching experience is preferred.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The applicant must submit the following:

A completed official College employment application

• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, indicate if the employment was full-time or part-time, and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.) If employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official…