Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Adjunct Faculty - Psychologyu00a0Department: Psychologyu00a0Location: Grand Rapids, MIu00a0Grand Rapids is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Adjunct Instructor to teach Psychology courses. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.u00a0Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC's Academic Calendar.u00a0Requisition ID:498Employee Group:Winter SemesterCompensation: to: Associate Dean - School of STEMPosting Opens: 10/10/2024Posting Closes: Open until filledu00a0ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu00a0u2022 Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Psychology.u2022 Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:u2022 Follow the required syllabus template.u2022 Use the required textbook as determined by the department.u2022 Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.u2022 State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.u2022 Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.u2022 Keep accurate student academic records.u2022 Report grades by contractual deadline.u2022 Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).u2022 Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).u2022 Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.u00a0JOB SPECIFICATIONSu00a0Qualificationsu00a0u2022 Master's degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution.u00a0Skillsu00a0u2022 Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and a commitment to continuous professional development.u2022 Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.u2022 Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.u2022 Proficiency in using instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g.,Gmail, Canvas, Blackboard).u00a0Physical Demandsu00a0u2022 Some evening work (grading, preparing for class, responding to email questions) will be needed.u2022 Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.u00a0Mental Demandsu00a0u2022 An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.u00a0u2022 An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability.u2022 A commitment to serve th

Created: 2026-02-20