Adjunct Instructor Pool – Behavioral and Social Sciences

Adjunct Instructor Pool – Behavioral and Social Sciences

Until Filled (EST) Fort Valley, GA, USA Seasonal

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor (Various Disciplines) Department:
Behavioral and Social Sciences College:
College of Arts and Sciences

Reports To:

Department Chair or Designee Employment Status:
Part-Time, Temporary, Course-by-Course FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

onsite, online or as assigned

Fort Valley State University seeks qualified applicants for a pool of adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across the Behavioral and Social Sciences disciplines. Areas may include, but are not limited to, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Political Science, and related fields. Appointments are temporary and based on instructional needs for fall, spring, or summer terms in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.

Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. Course assignments depend on enrollment, funding, scheduling and departmental needs.

• Teach assigned courses following approved curriculum
• Prepare and deliver instruction in various formats
• Develop or use syllabi, assignments and assessments
• Communicate course expectations and evaluate student performance
• Maintain records and submit grades on time
• Use required instructional technologies
• Support student learning and maintain availability
• Participate in required training or meetings
• Follow University policies and maintain confidentiality

• Master's degree in a Behavioral or Social Science discipline or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area
• Ability to teach and communicate subject matter effectively
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology

• Doctorate in a Behavioral or Social Science discipline or related field
• College-level teaching experience
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction

Adjunct appointments are temporary part-time and course-based with no guarantee of continued employment. Compensation is set per course. Assignments depend on enrollment, funding and performance.

• Application
• CV or resume
• Cover letter indicating teaching areas
• Unofficial transcripts
• References

Applications are reviewed as needed. Submission does not guarantee an interview or appointment.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.