Adjunct Professor of Psychology
- Employer
- Flagler College
- Location
- St Augustine, FL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Psychology & Behavioral Science
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
St Augustine, FL
Open Date:
Sep 15, 2021
Close Date:
Oct 15, 2021
Description:
The Behavioral Sciences Department of Flagler College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach undergraduate Research Methods courses at our campus in downtown St. Augustine, FL. The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to create an active learning environment that supports students’ in developing their understanding of research methods utilized in Behavioral Sciences and to increase students’ proficiency APA-style writing.
Job Duties:
•Teach assigned course(s) in Psychology, specifically Research Methods. Prepare a detailed syllabus for each course and distributes a copy of the syllabus to each student. The syllabus must conform to the requirements set forth in the Faculty Handbook and those that may be established by the Department Chair or Discipline Coordinator.
•Maintain weekly office hours and is available to meet with students. When classes are in session, part-time faculty are expected to be on campus at least one hour for each course taught to meet with students outside class. These meetings may take place immediately before or after class.
•Keep an accurate record of student attendance and reports excessive absences to the Dean of Academic Life
•Maintain an accurate record of grades and submits final grades in a timely manner to the Registrar.
•Use varied teaching and assessment methods.
Qualifications:
•Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in teaching subject. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of formal academic preparation. Such cases must be justified by the institution on an individual basis.
•Previous teaching experience preferred but not required.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit good judgment in making decisions concurrent with college policy.
•Ability to work cooperatively with all constituents
•Excellent written and oral communication skills and knowledge of course content
A complete application will include a cover letter and CV. All documents must be uploaded by October 15, 2021 in order to have full consideration.
Organization
Working at Flagler College
Flagler College is a small private, independent college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 33 majors, 39 minors, and a master’s degree in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as an offsite campus in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagleras a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost. A Flagler education is less than half the cost of similar private colleges, and competitive with many state universities. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for its historic beauty. The centerpiece of the campus is the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1888 by railroad pioneer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler. For more on Flagler College, visit www.flagler.edu.
Flagler College’s Mission
Flagler College offers an exceptional education through a challenging, inclusive, and supportive academic community integrated with the thriving culture and history of this unique place, St. Augustine. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students. We prepare them for a diverse world that will always need discerning individuals, responsible citizens, and visionary leaders.
The College is committed to the preservation of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon and other historic structures that grace its campus.
Flagler College Core Values
Transformative Learning
We are committed to educating the whole person. As a community of inquiry, we value freedom of expression and the bond between teacher and student. We embrace a personalized education that is designed to transform lives and instill a passion for lifelong learning.
Respectful and Inclusive Community
We foster a sense of respect and appreciation for the dignity of all individuals. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse community that encourages civil and productive dialogue across differences.
Citizenship with Integrity
We believe that ethical citizenship should be exemplified on campus and in the community. We set high expectations for honesty, integrity, and individual responsibility. We are deeply committed to building a community of trust.
Thoughtful Stewardship
We are dedicated to stewardship: to the care of each other, to the preservation of our historical buildings and natural resources, to the responsible management of our financial resources and gifts, and to the celebration of the remarkable heritage of St. Augustine with its vibrant cultures and history.
Flagler College is committed to diversity, inclusion and pursuit of a higher education with adherence to high ethical standards. It is the policy of Flagler College not to discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
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