Adjunct Psychology Instructor; Online

Adjunct Psychology Instructor (Online Assignment Possibilities)

Antelope Valley College invites applications for the adjunct (temporary, part-time) faculty position within the Social and Behavioral Sciences division as a Psychology Instructor.

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
• Assignments may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online courses, and/or off-campus sites.

• Master’s in psychology OR Bachelor’s in psychology AND Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work OR equivalent.
• No equivalency per faculty division.
• A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (titled 5 53024.1).

• Experience teaching psychology courses as well as Alcohol & Other Drug Studies courses.
• Experience working in addiction-related programs, community and human services and/or social services.
• Experience or knowledge of case management, laws, chemical dependency, counseling, ethics.
• Knowledge of state standards for AODS educational programs – including accreditation.
• Knowledge of state requirements for workers in AODS programs.
• Experience and commitment to advising and mentoring students about career and transfer options, including service‑learning and field experiences.
• Experience integrating technology in the classroom and/or online teaching.
• Experience incorporating equity strategies with a focus on diverse populations.
• Involvement with community organizations.
• Proficient with technology.
• Engaging, energetic, and motivated.
• Good team player.
• Respectful and accepting of others.
• Responsible, reliable, hard‑working.
• Cares about student learning, engagement and personal growth.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and interest in working cooperatively with colleagues in multiple departments and on college committees in a shared governance organization.
• Experience and/or willingness to instruct prison courses.
• Ability to teach in an online environment.

• Application.
• Current resume.
• Letter of intent addressing minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s).
• Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate-level coursework.
• Two current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized. Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently; therefore, interested parties must submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to a written/technical examination as appropriate.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.

• Antelope Valley College does not sponsor employment visas.
• It does not participate in E‑Verify.
• It does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F‑1 visa programs.

If you have questions or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, contact the People, Culture and Talent department at (661) 722‑6311.

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

To find out more about AVC, visit avc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.