Online Psychology Adjunct Instructor

Wesleyan College is currently seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach online undergraduate courses in Social & Cognitive Psychology.

Wesleyan online courses have been designed to accommodate the learning needs and busy schedules of students earning their degrees while working full time. Each online course serves approximately twenty students, is eight weeks in length, and includes a synchronous Zoom meeting one evening per week.

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women and gender minorities, is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. Strengths of this small liberal arts college are our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts and justice throughout our curriculum. Faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, diversity, and community.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Teach course(s) conforming to departmental and institutional standards and expectations

Communicate and uphold clear, consistent student learning outcomes, grading policies, and e-mail / message response practices throughout the term

Maintain a student-friendly, ADA accessible, and up-to-date Canvas LMS course site and utilize Zoom web conferencing tool to host weekly live class meetings

Evaluate student achievement of specified learning outcomes and assign grades

Post two-week, midterm, and final student grades according to College-specified deadlines

Respond to student questions and learning needs in a respectful, compassionate, and timely manner

Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice

Complete required administrative tasks according to College-specified deadlines, including : completing all hiring paperwork; signing instructor contract; submitting updated syllabus;  posting attendance, grade, and student concern reports; and reporting institutional learning outcome data

Qualifications and Experience :

Candidate must have a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.

Candidate should have a minimum of three years of college-level online teaching experience. Experience working with post-traditional learners is a plus.

Candidate should have experience designing and teaching fully online college-level courses in Canvas LMS.

Candidate will be required to submit copies of official transcripts (all degree levels) upon hire.

To apply, upload a cover letter, resumé including three professional references, brief teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript from the institution(s) where relevant graduate work was completed.   Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered.   Applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.   Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer.

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