Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Program

Posted June 18, 2024

Adjunct Faculty

Psychology Program, University of Charleston

Position Summary: The Psychology Program is seeking applicants to fill adjunct teaching positions for:

• on-campus courses in lifespan development
• an online course in cognitive psychology.

Courses will begin on August 19, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Selected candidates will be able to effectively deliver course content and assess student learning.

• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to,

• developing and presenting effective lessons,

• facilitating group discussion,

• creating appropriate assignments and activities,

• responding to student inquiries,

• and grading and providing feedback in a prompt manner.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a minimum of a master's degree in psychology or a related field. College teaching experience and the ability to provide evidence of such experience is highly preferred.

Positions Available:

• Lifespan Development (2 sections are available; in-seat)

• The course covers physical, cognitive-intellectual, and social-personality development from infancy through old age.

• Must be able to teach on campus MWF between the hours of 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM.

• Cognitive Psychology (1 section is available; online)

• The course covers human cognition, including such topics as attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, language, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making.

• Must be available to teach an online course.

Interested persons should submit a cover letter, vita, and list of three references to:

University of Charleston

2300 McCorkle Avenue SE

Charleston WV 25304

Attn: Arts and Sciences

Email: artsandsciences@ucwv.edu

Please indicate which position you are interested in pursuing.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer