Adjunct Instructor, Psychology, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

On a part-time, limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching first and second-year Psychology courses.

This may include creating curricula or teaching from model curricula provided by the department.

Part-time faculty must be able to teach introductory psychology courses. Other possible teaching assignments include human development, psychopathology, research methods and statistics, theories of personality, and other psychology topics for sophomore-level courses.

Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems;

2) hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner; and (3) participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.

The department has an enhanced need for part-time faculty who are available to teach during the day, but courses may be offered either the day or evening.

The candidate should have experience with online teaching. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University-related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

A master's degree in Psychology.

Required Experience

At least one year experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• At least one year of teaching experience specifically in a college setting.
• There is an enhanced need for availability to teach courses during the day.
• Experience with online teaching

Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html.