Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the St. Louis region's most culturally diverse student bodies.

Job Summary

The Department of Social and Behavioral Science at Harris-Stowe State University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Psychology. A Master's Degree in Psychology is required from an accredited university. A PhD in Psychology is preferred. A strong commitment to working with undergraduates is in a minority-serving institution is a must. The ideal candidate is willing to offer courses across a general psychology program including specialized upper-level courses to prepare students for graduate and professional studies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains course syllabi and provides each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of each semester.
• Prepares and delivers lectures, leads discussions, and performs other activities which are related to and meet course requirements.
• Conducts appropriate evaluations of student's performances and assigns grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintains records of student's grades and attendance according to University requirements.
• Provides access to students through regular hours and involvement on campus.
• Participates in the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials, and teaching assignment/scheduling.
• Provides academic and career advisement and assistance to students as appropriate.
• Maintains professional skills and subject expertise through study and involvement in professional organizations.

Education and Minimum Experience

• An minimum of an earned graduate degree from an accredited higher education institution and minimum of 18 credit hour in subject field at the graduate level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of the pedagogies of University level teaching , particularly for the first-generation students.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise critical human relations skills and in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students and University community.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a signification degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.