Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Adjunct Faculty – Psychology

Midland University, a small, private four-year institution in Fremont, Nebraska, (just outside of metro Omaha) is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach in-person psychology courses on campus. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, designing engaging classroom activities, providing timely feedback on assignments, and responding to student inquiries within 24-hours, meeting with them individually as needed. Courses are offered in 16-week terms. Terms begin in August and January.  

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in psychology or a closely related discipline with 18 graduate hours in psychology

• Experience teaching at the college level or teaching/training adults is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD (all but dissertation) status
• Experience teaching in a synchronous and/or asynchronous online format
• Familiarity with the Canvas LMS

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• A desire to use innovative instructional techniques
• A willingness to collaborate with peers
• A genuine interest in student development
• An ability to work with diverse student populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and an ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups

Compensation/Benefits:

• Wages paid on a per course basis commensurate with education, experience, and individual strengths
• An engaging, respectful and productive working environment