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Job Title:  

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Agency:

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005301

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

LUMP SUM PER COURSE

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor (Psychology) position in the Arts and Sciences Department of the Academic and Student Affairs division.  This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.    

 

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and the Department Program Chair, the Adjunct Instructor (Psychology) provides instruction to students in General Education Psychology courses. This position requires passion, demonstrated by experience, for effective teaching, learning and advisement of a diverse student population. This is a part- time position, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

 

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current procedures in the Psychology field.
• Follows approved course syllabus.
• Advises and counsels students and maintains appropriate advisement records on each student.
• Maintains classrooms and labs in accordance with institutional safety guidelines.
• Attends meetings as required and appropriate.
• Observes and enforces the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Assists with student recruitment, job placement and serves on committees,
• Maintains qualifications for employment in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Maintains qualification for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy manual.
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution; and
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials
• Knowledge of vocational area of assignment
• Skill in presenting subject matter
• Skill in administering test to evaluate progress
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners
• Oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of student information systems
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform administrative duties for class management

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

• Master’s degree in Psychology or at least a Master’s degree in a related field and eighteen (18) graduated hours in the aforementioned discipline from a regionally accredited institution. 
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.
• One year of teaching experience; work experience must include the competencies, skills, and knowledge levels required for Psychology and general education areas.
• Experience as an instructor/ teacher in a secondary or postsecondary setting.
• Experience with BANNER and LMS preferred.

 

*** May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

 

 

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.  All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

 

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

Do not send résumés to any of the email addressed above, they will not be opened or reviewed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.