Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (In-Person)

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Position Title

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (In-Person)

Job Summary

The Arts/Communications/Social Sciences Division is accepting applications for a part-time, in-person Psychology instructor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.

• Flexibility for teaching courses offered on-campus days and evenings

• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.

• Proficient in a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College's strategic goals.

• Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, or a Master's in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology.

• Experience teaching in-person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dual-credit/early college instruction.

Physical Demands

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

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Weeks per Year

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Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position

PT Non-Benefited

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F092P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/15/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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Internal Posting for Position, College Website

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Description of Job Duty

• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College.

• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students.

• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement.

• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus

• Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master.

• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness.

• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other faculty.

• Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction:

o Establish productive and supportive communication with students.

o Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content.

o Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule.

o Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams.

o Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records

• Advise students as appropriate.

• Performing the necessary duties of an adjunct instructor to ensure quality instruction.

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