Adjunct Psychology Faculty; Part-Time - Psychopathology

Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) – Psychopathology

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is seeking a qualified faculty member to teach the undergraduate course PSY 215:
Psychopathology during the Fall 2026 semester (August 17 – December 15, 2026). The position is hybrid, including in‑person instruction on the Alberta campus and online components.

Christanna Campus – Alberta, VA;
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM.

Guide students in understanding abnormal behavior, mental disorders, and their treatment through the study of diagnosis, treatment, and evolving perspectives in mental health.

• Teach undergraduate‑level Psychopathology, examining major diagnostic categories and criteria for maladaptive behavior.
• Explore biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.
• Instruct students on evidence‑based treatments, clinical assessment methods, and research strategies in the field.
• Design and implement assignments that promote college‑level reading comprehension, critical thinking, and clear, coherent written communication.
• Utilize pre‑developed assessments aligned with institutional learning outcomes and evaluate student work to support program and college‑wide assessment purposes.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring all course materials, activities, and assessments meet established college standards for quality and rigor.
• Maintain consistent student engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), supporting both in‑person and online components of the course.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face‑to‑face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors. SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodations.

SVCC is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

Jennifer Davis, Recruitment Coordinator
Email:
Jennifer.davis
Phone: 434‑949‑1019