Adjunct Psychology Faculty; Part-Time - Psychopathology

Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) - Psychopathology

Join Southside Virginia Community College in exploring abnormal behavior, mental disorders, and their treatment through PSY
215:
Psychopathology. This course explores historical views and current perspectives of psychopathology, emphasizing diagnostic criteria and treatment types. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC's mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.

Course Content & Specific Duties:

• 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 within 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 requirements 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.

Special Assignments
- 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
- 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.

Additional Considerations
- 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.