Psychology; Adjunct​/Part-time

Overview

Psychology (Adjunct/Part-time) – Rocklin, CA. Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 hourly. Job type:
Part-Time. Job Number: 44. Closing:
Continuous.

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

We appreciate your interest in Sierra College.

• Curriculum Development – ESSENTIAL:
  Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests within budget, coordinate with part-time instructors to ensure consistency, coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within CSU/UC systems, evaluate and/or revise course descriptions, present proposals for curricular changes, and make changes as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL:
  Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lecture/Laboratory Preparation – ESSENTIAL:
  Review and evaluate textbooks, prepare lectures, update syllabi, select and prepare materials for classroom use, coordinate with publishers, manage reserves, prepare lesson plans, and present information clearly with visual aids. PERIPHERAL:
  Attend conferences to increase knowledge in subject matter and teaching techniques.
• Student Performance Evaluation – ESSENTIAL:
  Develop quizzes and examinations, monitor examinations to prevent misconduct, evaluate student responses, assign and evaluate homework, tabulate scores, and advise students on academic matters. PERIPHERAL:
  Input scores into a computer and generate printouts as needed.
• Shared Governance Participation – ESSENTIAL:
  Attend department meetings, respond to information requests, participate in curriculum development and text selection, and represent the department on campus committees. PERIPHERAL:
  Attend divisional/building meetings and participate in broader college activities as requested.
• Ancillary Student Services – ESSENTIAL:
  Hold regular office hours, advise students on academic performance, and provide positive role modeling. PERIPHERAL:
  Provide letters of recommendation and conduct review sessions as needed.

Master's in psychology OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work OR the equivalent. This is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with salary rates as published on the Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement).

Offer and acceptance are subject to verification of information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, Live Scan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts must be attached to the application (photocopies and unofficial transcripts are accepted).

Foreign transcript evaluation may be required for coursework used to meet minimum qualifications. See Sierra College Human Resources for equivalency and related guidance. Terms and conditions of employment follow applicable collective bargaining agreements. Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and equity; inquiries regarding Title IX/EEO may be directed to the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX.

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available through Human Resources.

For application details and to apply, see the Sierra College job posting pages.

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