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 2025 semester.

All courses are taught face to face on Maryville’s campus in St. Louis, MO. Courses and times are listed below:

We are specifically looking to staff the following courses:

We are looking to staff the following courses:

Child Psychology and Child Abnormal Psychology; both 2:00-3:15; Tues, Thursday

Cognitive Development: 5:00-6:15, Mon, Wed.

Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences: 2:00-3:15; 3:30-4:45; 5:00-6:15, all Tues and Thursday

Intro Psychology: 3:30-4:45; Tues and Thursday

Multicultural Psychology: 3:30-4:45; Tues, Thurs

Organizational Psychology: 8:00-9:15; Wed and Friday

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

Psychological Statistics: 2:00-3:15 Wed, Friday;

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.
• Teaching experience and relevant experience in the field.

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon 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 prohibits 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.