Adjunct - Psychology​/Sociology Instructor

Compensation

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 canceled at the discretion of the college. Selected classes may be compensated on an hourly basis based on contact hours rather than credit hours.

• 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

• 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.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.