Adjunct Professor of PsychologySouthwest Minnesota State University invites applications for an ongoing pool of qualified adjunct faculty to support undergraduate instruction in Psychology and Community Psychology & Health Promotion (CPHP) as programmatic needs arise. Adjunct faculty appointed from this pool may be assigned to teach undergraduate courses in fully online asynchronous, hybrid, or on-campus modalities (based on need and candidate availability). Inclusion in the applicant pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment.Adjunct faculty are responsible for effective instructional delivery and course facilitation across assigned undergraduate courses.
Responsibilities include teaching in accordance with approved syllabi, course objectives, and learning outcomes; maintaining an active instructional presence; evaluating student work using established criteria and rubrics; providing timely and constructive feedback; maintaining accurate records of student progress; submitting grades by designated deadlines; and communicating professionally with students and the department or program regarding instructional matters.The SMSU Psychology program maintains a high caliber, individualized, student-centered approach to teaching and learning across both online and on campus modalities. In keeping Psychology Program expectations, faculty are expected to provide humanized, well-organized, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. This includes ensuring course materials are current, clearly structured, accessible, and posted in a timely manner; fostering instructor presence through regular announcements and feedback; fostering student engagement through discussions and activities; responding to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner; monitoring student progress and proactively reaching out to students who may be struggling; upholding clear standards for academic integrity; and using instructional technologies to support accessibility, engagement, and
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