2024-2025 Psychological Sciences
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Adjunct Faculty |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) |
99999 |
| EPA Position Type |
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| JCAT |
206000 |
Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of the Position |
The Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking a pool of candidates for temporary adjunct positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidates should be able to successfully teach one or more of the following courses, primarily face-to-face, during the day or evening hours:
- Introduction to the Psychological Sciences
- Lifespan Development
- Adolescence
- Abnormal Behavior
- Brain and Behavior
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Introduction to Community Psychology
- Personality
- Principles of Learning
- Counseling Psychology
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The Department of Psychological Sciences provides a culture of learning within a liberal educational context. We challenge undergraduates to apply a scientific approach to understanding the dynamic processes of human behavior and thinking in a global context. This is achieved through a variety of courses which emphasize the following:
- Interplay between biological, cognitive, and social-level factors.
- Actively engaging experiential learning, oral and written communication, research, and field-related experiences.
- The important role of diversity and cultural understanding, and
- Developing solution-oriented graduates who can transition into professional studies or the workforce.
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Position Information
| Working Position Title |
2024-2025 Psychological Sciences |
| Building and Room No. |
Coltrane 203 |
| Appointment Type |
Time limited |
| If Time Limited. |
Yes |
| Appointment Length. |
1-2 Semesters |
| Position Number |
AJC087 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
No |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
- Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or a closely related field with at least 18 credits in Psychology.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse academic setting.
- Previous experience with Canvas or similar learning management system.
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| Normal Work Schedule |
Morning, Afternoon, or Evening classes will be assigned as needed |
| Department Required Skills |
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Command of American Psychological Association Style of writing.
- Ability to teach effectively using best practices and a variety of instructional methods.
- Ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- One year or more of experience teaching diverse learners, including first-year college students.
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Responsible for teaching, grading, and mentoring students.
- Teach undergraduate psychology courses (foundation, breadth, or depth) for credit, primarily face-to-face, during day or evening hours.
- Provide timely feedback to students about their assignments.
- Timely submission of midterm and final grades required, and meeting with chair and other psychology faculty as needed.
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| Percentage Of Time |
100 |
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Position Type |
Faculty |
| Time Limited Position |
Yes |
| Appointment Length |
1-2 Semesters |
| Salary |
Salary is commensurate with education, academic credentials, as well as the number and type of courses taught. |
| Open Date |
10/10/2024 |
| Close Date |
11/01/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
Do you have a Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology?
- *
How do you believe your teaching style can serve our student population?
(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References List
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other Document
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript
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Winston Salem State University
Salary is commensurate with education, academic credentials, as well as the number and type of courses taught.
Oct 10, 2024