Job Summary/Basic Function

In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University’s learning community and teach courses on-campus.

The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate Psychology courses in the Spring 2024 semester.

We are specifically looking to staff the following courses:

General Psychology: 11:00-12:15 Wed, Friday                                                             

Social Psychology: 8:00-9:15 Tues, Thursday                                                             

Social Psychology: 12:30-1:45 Tues, Thursday                                                     

Organizational Psych. 9:30-10:45 Wed, Friday                                                   

Cognitive Development 8:00-9:15 Tues, Thursday                                                 

Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences;                                                                 

2:00-3:15 Monday, Wed                     

5:00-6:15; Monday, Wed 

8:00-9:15 Wed, Friday

Psychological Statistics: 2:00-3:15 Tuesday, Thurs

All courses are taught face to face on Maryville’s campus in St. Louis, MO. 

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
• Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines. 
• Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
• Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
• Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
• Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate with at least 15 graduate hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience.

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.