Adjunct Instructor Content Writer

CHRISTOPHER MARK WESSINGER

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SUMMARY

Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience with 15+ years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychology. Adept at delivering asynchronous and synchronous online instruction across various LMS platforms. Extensive experience in curriculum development, student assessment, and academic research. Published author in both academic and science journalism outlets. Flexible educator seeking dynamic adjunct opportunities aligned with a travel-based teaching lifestyle. SKILLS

• Learning Management Systems: Canvas,

Blackboard, Desire 2 Learn

• Cognitive neuroscience

• Neuropsychology

• Biological basis of behavior

• Quantitative research methods

• Experimental design

• Statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel)

• Functional neuroimaging

• Academic writing and peer review

• Science journalism and public outreach

• Cognition, learning and memory

• Lifespan development

• Social psychology

• Interdisciplinary course integration (e.g., art and design)

• Student mentorship and academic advising

EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology/University of Arizona Global Campus -Chandler, AZ 09/2020 – Current

• Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses including Lifespan Development, Research Methods, Personality Psychology, and Cognition & Learning

• Maintain high levels of student satisfaction and academic integrity

• Previously taught at Ashford University (2010–2020) before institutional transition Cognitive Neuroscience Consultant / DynaRead Special Education Corp - Cranbrook, B.C. 06/2011 - Current

• Review reading assessments for children at risk for dyslexia

• Provide expert consultation based on cognitive neuroscience principles

• Collaborate with development teams on remediation strategies and diagnostic tools Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, Georgia 09/2009 - Current

• Teach Asynchronous and Real Time Remote Online General Psychology courses

• Maintain high levels of student satisfaction and academic integrity

• Previously taught at Ashford University (2010–2020) before institutional transition Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / Charter Oak State College - New Britain, CT 09/2008 – Current

• Instruct asynchronous courses in Introductory Psychology and Introduction to Neurosciences

• Design course content that bridges psychological principles with creative disciplines

• Engage diverse student populations in discussions and practical applications Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT 09/2010 - 09/2020

• Taught fully online asynchronous courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Lifespan Development, Cognition, and Psychology of Consciousness

• Collaborated with instructional design teams to improve accessibility and learning materials

• Supported non-traditional learners in completing core psychology curriculum Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / Ashford University - Clinton, Iowa 06/2010 - 06/2020

• Delivered asynchronous online courses in General Psychology, Lifespan Development, Social Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and Cognitive Psychology

• Provided detailed feedback on assessments and fostered online discussion to enhance learning outcomes

• Ensured course quality during institutional transition to University of Arizona Global Campus Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / Univ. of the Rockies - Colorado Springs, CO 06/2013 - 06/2018

• Developed and delivered asynchronous online courses including Abnormal Psychology, Biological Basis of Behavior, and Learning Theory

• Mentored graduate students on research-focused assignments

• Institution later merged with Ashford University Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / University of Phoenix - Phoenix, Arizona 09/2008 - 06/2017

• Led asynchronous online courses in Introduction to Psychology, Cognition, and Learning & Memory

• Participated in curriculum alignment and department-wide assessment initiatives

• Maintained active engagement with diverse adult learner populations Adjunct Instructor of Psychology / Saint Joseph's College of Maine - Standish, Maine 09/2008 - 06/2010

• Facilitated psychology courses delivered through remote correspondence, including Cognitive Psychology and Theories of Learning

• Evaluated written assignments and provided detailed feedback via mail

• Supported students in isolated or limited-access locations Assistant Professor / University of Nevada - Reno, Nevada 09/2004 - 05/2010

• Taught in-person courses in Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Methods, and The Biological Basis of Consciousness

• Led research seminars and mentored undergraduate projects

• Designed and implemented asynchronous content for Introduction to Psychology (2008–2010) Assistant Professor / Gettysburg College - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 09/2000 - 05/2004

• Conducted undergraduate instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

• Supervised laboratory-based research in Experimental Cognitive Neuroscience

• Served on academic committees and contributed to curriculum reform initiatives EDUCATION

Ph.D. Neuroscience, Psychological Science 1992-1995 University of California - Davis, CA

Dissertation: Variability of Residual Visual Abilities Following Damage to Primary Visual Cortex

(Mentors: R Fendrich, GR Mangun, MS Gazzaniga)

Graduate courses in Psychology 1990-1992

Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH

B.S. Psychology, Human Cognition 1981-1987

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

• Honors Thesis: The Influence of Physical Distribution of Words on the Spacing Effect o (Mentor: I. Fischler)

• GPA: High Honors

REFERENCES

• Hans Dekkers, Chief Executive Officer, Dynaread Special Education Corporation, 1670 Salem Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C6V3, Canada, ********@********.***, 800-***-****

• Irini Kokkinou, Ph.D., Professor, Liberal Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072, Savannah, GA, 31402, *******@****.***, 912-***-****

• George R. Mangun, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Neurology, Co-Director, Center for Mind and Brain, University of Davis, CA, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, ********@*******.***, 530-754- 4551

• Brent Scholar, Ed.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Applied Professional Studies, Arizona State University, 1151 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, *****.*******@***.***, 480-***-****

• Barry Vroeginday, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Design, Charter Oak State College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06051, ***********@**********.***, 860-***-**** SELECTED Wessinger, C. Mark PUBLICATIONS: (2021). Is Motorcycling Good for You? Science Says…Yes! BMW Owner's News Magazine, January Issue. pp 60-66

Wessinger, Christopher Mark (2020). RawHyde Training: Developing and Stacking Skills for Adventure Motorcycle Training. Rider Magazine, November Issue, pp 40-45. Wessinger, C. Mark (2020). Training is Fundamental. BMW Owner's News Magazine, October Issue. pgs 64-65 Wessinger, Mark (2020). Why riding a motorcycle is good for your physical and mental health. 200 Miles Before Breakfast Podcast hosted by Wes Fleming. September 18. Wessinger CM (July 2020). Riding with Man’s Best Friend. Rider Magazine: Motorcycling at its best. Magazine article, pp 22-24

Wessinger CM (January 29, 2020). Backing up Science with a ‘Sanity Escape Loop.’ Rider Magazine: Motorcycling at its best. Online Blog Article

Scholar B & Wessinger CM. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform. Research project indicating instructors prefer personal excuses compared to technical excuses. Presented June 1st, 2018 at the Fifth Annual Research Symposium, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ.

Wessinger CM & Scholar B. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform. Research project exploring student, instructor and institutional views of student excuses. Presented June 4th, 2016 at the Fifth Annual Research Symposium, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ.

Clapham, ES, Karst, AT, & Wessinger, CM. (2014). A Standardized Set of 200 Full Color, Real World Pictures for Use in Psychology Research. North American Journal of Psychology, Vol. 16, No.3, pp 427-440. Dekkers, HJA & Wessinger CM. (2012). Understanding Dyslexia, Vancouver Family Magazine, pp 16-18. Wessinger, CM, & Clapham, ES. (2009). Cognitive Neuroscience: An overview. In L. R. Squire (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Neuroscience (v. 2, pp 1117-1122). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. Wessinger, CM, Lenzi, KM, VanMeter, J. (2006). Modal and Amodal Processing is Task- and Modality-Specific. Cognitive and Motor Control Workshop II Proceedings, 1, p 13. Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga MS. (2005). Blindsight: Hypotheses and Clinical Implications. Disorder of Visual Processing

(GG Celesia, ed.), Volume 6, of the Clinical Neurophysiology Handbook Series (J Daube & F Mauguire, eds.), Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp 441-450.

Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, Gazzaniga MS. (2005). Cognitive Neuroscience: What is it and Why? Encyclopedia of Neuroscience, 3rd edition (on CD-ROM). (Adelman G and Smith BH, eds.), Oxford: Elsevier. Wessinger CM. (2002). The Mind. In Psychology, Volume 2: The Brain and the Mind . London, UK: Grolier/Brown Partworks.

Wessinger CM, VanMeter J, Tian B, Van Lare J, Pekar J, Rauschecker JP. (2001). Hierarchical Organization of Human Auditory Cortex Revealed by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 13:1, pp 1-7.

Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga, MS. (2001). Speculations on the Neural Basis of Islands of Blindsight. Brain and Behaviour. Progress in Brain Research, 134, pp 353-366. Weeks RA, Horwitz B, Aziz-Sultan A, Tian B, Wessinger CM, Cohen LG, Hallett M, Rauschecker JP. (2000). A Positron Emission Tomographic Study of Auditory Localization in the Congenitally Blind. Journal of Neuroscience, 20, pp 2664-2672.

Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, Gazzaniga MS. (1999). Variability of Residual Vision in Hemianopic Subjects. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, 15, pp 243-253.

Cohen YE, Wessinger CM. (1999). Who Goes There? Neuron, 24, 769-771. Weeks RA, Aziz-Sultan A, Bushara. KO, Tian B, Wessinger CM, Dang N, Rauschecker JP, Hallett M. (1999). A PET Study of Human Auditory Spatial Processing. Neuroscience Letters, 262, pp 155-158. Wessinger CM (1998). Those That Were Blind Can Now See. Nature Medicine, News & Views Commentary, 4, pp 1005-1006.

Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, Gazzaniga MS. (1997). Islands of Residual Vision in Hemianopic Patients. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 9, pp 203-221.

Wessinger CM, Buonocore M, Kussmaul CL, Mangun GR. (1997). Tonotopy in Human Auditory Cortex Examined with Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Human Brain Mapping, 5, pp 18-25. Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, Ptito A, Villemure J-G, Gazzaniga MS. (1996). Residual Vision with Awareness in the Field Contralateral to a Partial or Complete Functional Hemispherectomy. Neuropsychologia, 34, pp 1129-1137. Wessinger CM, Fendrich R & Gazzaniga MS, Ptito A, Villemure J-G. (1996). Extrageniculostriate Vision in Humans: Investigations with Hemispherectomy Patients. Progress in Brain Research, 112, pp 405-414. Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga MS. (1996). Nasotemporal Overlap at the Retinal Vertical Meridian: Investigations with a Callosotomy Patient. Neuropsychologia, 34, pp 637-646. Gazzaniga MS, Eliassen JC, Nisenson L, Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, & Baynes K. (1996). Collaboration Between the Hemispheres of a Callosotomy Patient: Emerging Right Hemisphere Speech and the Left Hemisphere Interpreter. Brain, 119, pp 1255-1262.

Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Marshall D, Johnson CA. (1995). Stabilized Image Perimetry: Evaluating the Influence of Eye Movements on Perimetry Data. Vision Science and Its Applications: Optical Society of America Technical Digest Series, 1, pp 254-257.

Baynes K, Wessinger CM, Fendrich R, Gazzaniga MS. (1995). The Emergence of the Capacity of the Disconnected Right Hemisphere to Control Naming: Implications for Functional Plasticity. Neuropsychologia, 33, pp 1225- 1242.

Lutsep HL, Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga MS. (1995). Cerebral and Callosal Organisation in a Right Hemisphere Dominant

"Split Brain" Subject. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 59, pp 50-54. Kingstone A, Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Reuter-Lorenz PA. (1995). Are Microsaccades Responsible for the Gap Effect? Perception and Psychophysics, 57, pp 796-801. Gazzaniga MS, Fendrich R, Wessinger CM. (1994). Blindsight Reconsidered. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 3, pp 93-96.

Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga MS. (1993). Sources of Blindsight - Reply to Stoerig and Weiskrantz. Science, 261, pp 493-495.

Fendrich R, Wessinger CM, Gazzaniga MS. (1992). Residual Vision in a Scotoma: Implications for Blindsight. Science, 258, pp 1489-1491.

Desimone R, Wessinger M, Thomas L, Schneider W. (1990). Attentional Control of Visual Perception: Cortical and Subcortical Mechanisms. Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology, 55, pp 963-971.

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