Adjunct Psychology Faculty; Part-Time - Psychopathology

Job Description – Psychology Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Overview:
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach PSY 215:
Psychopathology. The course covers abnormal behavior, mental disorders, diagnostic criteria, and treatment perspectives. The successful candidate will support 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 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.

Qualifications:

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

Administrative and Other Details:

• Posting Number:
• Agency: SVCC
• Division: SVCC
• Work Location:
  
  Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA (Hybrid format available)
• Hiring Range: $793.00 - $1098.00 per credit; salary depends on qualifying rank
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Telework:
  Options subject to business needs
• Number of Vacancies: 4
• Job Open Date: 05/08/2026;
  Job Close Date: 08/10/2026

Contact and Application Information:
Applications must be submitted online with a resume and all transcripts. For questions, contact Jennifer Davis at  or Jennifer.davis. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility:

• SVCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
• SVCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants during the application and selection processes.
• SVCC participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility; required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Other notes:
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks and education verification.