Adjunct Faculty, Psychology – Department of Education (Dual Enrollment

Position: Adjunct Faculty, Psychology – Department of Education (Dual Enrollment)
Location: Princess Anne

## Adjunct Faculty, Psychology – Department of Education (Dual Enrollment)
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University of Maryland Eastern Shoreposted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  The Department of Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions to teach Psychology courses through the University’s Dual Enrollment Program. Courses are delivered in person at partnering high schools and provide eligible high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit from UMES.
The Department seeks qualified instructors who can provide academically rigorous, college-level Psychology instruction while effectively supporting high school students enrolled in their first college courses. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain the academic standards, student learning outcomes, course content, assessment practices, and instructional expectations established by the Department of Education and the University.
Adjunct faculty members may be assigned to teach General Psychology or other approved undergraduate Psychology courses offered through UMES dual enrollment partnerships. Courses must be taught in accordance with the approved UMES course syllabus, catalog description, learning outcomes, and departmental expectations regardless of the high school location at which instruction occurs.
Dual Enrollment Adjunct Faculty members serve as UMES instructors and are accountable to the University for the academic integrity, quality, and administration of assigned courses. Faculty members must also work collaboratively and professionally with designated high school administrators, counselors, teachers, and UMES representatives to support student participation and successful course completion.
Adjunct faculty appointments are made based on dual enrollment partnerships, course availability, student enrollment, available funding, instructional site needs, and the qualifications of the applicant.
Salary Range: $3,189 - $3,292    Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored Met Life life insurance and/or USM sponsored Met Life life insurance plan;

long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching assigned UMES Psychology courses in person at a designated    partnering high school.

• Providing instruction according to the partnering school’s established    instructional calendar and class schedule while meeting UMES    requirements for instructional time, course content, academic rigor, and    student learning outcomes.  
• Using the UMES-approved syllabus, course description, student learning    outcomes, textbooks, instructional materials, and departmental    expectations for the assigned course.

• Providing students with access to course materials, assignments,    assessments, grades, and course communication through Canvas.

• Maintaining the same academic standards and expectations for student    learning and achievement as comparable Psychology courses offered on    the UMES campus.

• Preparing and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate, and    academically rigorous college-level instruction.

• Assessing student learning and providing timely and meaningful feedback.

• Maintaining accurate attendance, enrollment, and academic records.

• Submitting midterm grades, final grades, attendance reports, and other    required documentation by established University deadlines.

• Immediately communicating concerns regarding student attendance,    academic performance, classroom conduct, academic integrity, or    continued participation to the designated UMES representative.

• Maintaining regular communication with the Department…