Adjunct Instructor (Psychology)

Prairie View A&M University

Adjunct Instructor (Psychology)

Job Title
Adjunct Instructor (Psychology)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Department Of Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary
$1,777.77 monthly

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences at Prairie View A&M University is seeking to hire a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Psychology. This part-time, non-tenure track position within the Department of Psychology will deliver quality undergraduate instruction for one or more courses as needed. The course might include General Psychology, Introductory Statistics, and Reading and Research. The ideal candidate will hold office hours, grade papers, mentor students, and adhere to the University standards in teaching, research, and service.

Expertise is open, but preference is given to applicants with teaching experience and an understanding of psychological research methods. Appointment will begin in Fall 2024. Potential courses include Research Methods and Statistics, General Psychology, Cross Cultural Psychology, Writing for Psychology, Psychology of Learning, Social Psychology, Lifespan Development, and other courses as needs arise. Continuation depends on course availability .This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered days, evenings, or weekends, based on departmental need.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching psychology courses (on-class, hybrid, and/ or online) as assigned. Other duties include providing tutorials, grading, keeping records, posting grades (mid-term and final), submitting attendance reporting, keeping office hours, mentoring students, submitting departmental end of semester clearance items, as required, and compliance with rules and policies of the department, college, and university and the A&M University System.
• Perform service to the department, college, university, and the profession
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Masters in Psychology from an accredited university (all specializations in Psychology considered).
• Prior teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use virtual technology and related software to support online teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology (open specializations).
• Three or more years teaching psychology courses at the college level.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:


All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Adjunct-Instructor--Psychology-_R-077356-1?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04

About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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