Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Special Instructions

Applicants must be a current resident in Oklahoma to be considered for an adjunct teaching position.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents:
Cover letter, resume and transcript conferring a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology or closely related field.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at .

Posting Number:

Classification

Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Datatel Position A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: (none specified)

General Description:

Adjunct faculty at Oklahoma City Community College have the primary responsibility of instruction. This instruction may occur in either traditional or online courses. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, maintaining required office hours, and promoting the mission of the division and college as a whole.

Reports To:

Chair of the Department of Psychology

Reports To:

None (This position does not have subordinates)

Master’s degree including a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Psychology or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic internet and computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle and Connect).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students when they need help interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact effectively and encouragingly with students individually and in groups.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

Light work: may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

Must frequently move around the classroom to assist students and perform essential functions.

Must frequently communicate with colleagues and students.

Must frequently operate a computer and other office equipment.

Must have sufficient visual acuity to judge, observe, and assess accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work, or make general observations.

Essential functions performed in an indoor classroom or office setting.

• Experience with hybrid, in‑person, and zoom instruction.
• Experience working in high schools and/or with concurrently enrolled students.
• Online teaching certification.

None listed.

Day, evening, or weekend.

Locations: OCCC campus, concurrent sites, and/or online as required by section assignment.

Division of Social Science.

07/30/2024

Open Until Filled No

Beth Holmes

Adjective:
An adjunct must be a current resident in Oklahoma.

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught.

Quality instruction includes: clear course objectives, effective course management practices, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, substantive instruction and interaction with students, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

OCCC utilizes a master course outline for this class that includes objectives, homework, instructor…