Adjunct Psychology Faculty; Part-Time - Principles of Psychology

Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) - Principles of Psychology

Only online applications will be accepted. Submit the online application, a resume and all transcripts of college work completed.

This is a part‑time faculty position with no state and VCCS benefits, appointed on a course‑by‑course, semester basis as needed.

Southside Virginia Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

• Teach undergraduate‑level Principles of Psychology, providing a comprehensive survey of foundational topics including research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, and developmental psychology.
• Instruct students in core psychological processes such as learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, personality, and social behavior.
• Cover major psychological disorders and their evidence‑based treatments.
• 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.

• 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 LMS.
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Position Number: 276A0

TBD

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Pay: $793.00 - $1,098.00 per credit, salary is depending on qualifying rank.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid (in‑person on Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM; online components).

Job Open Date: 05/19/2026 | Job Close Date: 08/10/2026

Contact Name:
Jennifer Davis

Email:
Jennifer.davis

Phone:

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