Adjunct Faculty - School Psychology

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its School Psychology Certificate Program, which offers an online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies. The position reports to the Program Director and Associate Program Director and works with the faculty team supporting online students. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ, and the position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to support the university's Christian mission. The work is remote.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom, including timely, constructive feedback on student work.
• Facilitate classes of up to 15 students, place students in groups on Canvas for assignments and discussions, and answer questions about course material promptly.
• Hold at least two office hours per week and be available for one-on-one and group virtual meetings.
• Grade all assignments within 24-72 hours and enter final grades after consulting lead faculty and/or the program director by the CSP deadline.
• Alert lead faculty or the Program Director to student issues such as poor performance or policy violations like plagiarism.
• Follow university policies and procedures, give feedback to the program director on program and course improvement, attend faculty meetings and complete faculty training and credentialing updates.

Required profile

• Masters degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Practice experience in Texas schools.
• Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Professionally, strong written and oral communication, collaboration, organization, self-motivation, good judgment with students and faculty, and willingness to receive mentoring.
• Physically, the majority of work is done in front of a computer and on the telephone, with the ability to stay seated for long periods and to communicate clearly.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
• Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
• Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms)
• Computer literacy and attention to detail