Introduction to Psychology, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct F

Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at California, MD, for the Psychology program.

A survey of the basic principles, research concepts, and problems in psychological science. The biological, cognitive, and social perspectives of human thought and behavior are addressed. The goal is to apply major concepts and use the scientific method to enhance the understanding of individual, community, and organizational life experiences. Topics include neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, memory, motivation, language and intelligence, personality and social behavior, and psychopathology and therapy.

Applications of psychology are also presented.

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Psychology or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specifically to teach on-site in California, MD.

• Terminal degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?course=PSYC

We are committed to your professional success h new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two‑week new faculty orientation, Fac Dev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position available and will remain open until filled.

Salary commensurate with experience.

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans : include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

For additional information please see: SS Adjunct .pdf (umgc.edu)

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.

For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations.

• Instructor:
  No Terminal Degree:
  Step 1 $ 806 - Step 11 $ 1,050 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor:
  No…