Adjunct Psychology Instructor; Online

Position: Adjunct Psychology Instructor (Online Assignment Possibilities)
DESCRIPTION

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Social and Behavioral Sciences division Psychology Instructor.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Duties:

* Instruct students in the assigned discipline

* Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Applicant must meet one of the following requirement)

Most current

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community College:

Master's in psychology OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work ORthe equivalent.

* Antelope Valley College Equivalency:
No equivalency per faculty division

ANDasensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 § 53024.1).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & TRAITS

* Experience teaching psychology courses as well as courses focused on Alcohol & Other Drug Studies.

* 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 related to career and transfer options, to include service-learning and field experiences.

* Experience integrating technology in the classroom and/or online teaching.

* Experience with 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 in serving on college committees in a share governance organization.

* Experience and/or willingness to instruct prison courses.

* Ability to teach in an online environment.

OTHER INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

* Application

* Current resume

* Letter of intent that addresses 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.

* Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is acceptable.

* Two (2) 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 (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

* Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.

* Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.

* Residency withina reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.

* Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

VISA

Please be advised that AVC:

* Does not sponsor employment visas,

* Does not participate in E-Verify, and

* Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People,…