Online Adjunct Psychology Faculty

Position Title: Online Adjunct Psychology Faculty

Date: June 5, 2026 Department: Online

Division: Academic Administration

Reports to: Director of Online Studies FLSA Classification: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Online Adjunct Psychology Faculty member is responsible to the Director of Online Studies. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching across the content area curriculum.

The position is part-time and does not offer benefits, as specified in the employee handbook. Additionally, the employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the biblical worldview, mission, vision, and core values of HLGU by one's statements, teaching, and deportment
• Respect the history, heritage, and values of HLGU
• Represent HLGU well, both on and off campus
• Prepare and teach courses
• Grade and return exams and homework in a timely fashion
• Stay current in teaching field, textbooks, and instructional resources
• Complete online orientation, send announcements, and respond promptly to student inquiries
• Implement and manage procedures to ensure records and student information are properly handled
• Submit grades on the campus software system by deadlines set in the Registrar's Office • Communicate through the official campus email system which is encrypted to meet federal guidelines for student privacy rights (FERPA)
• Follow all HLGU institutional and instructional policies and procedures

o Sign and return all contracts, addendum overload contracts, etc., by the deadline o Submit syllabi, semester schedules, final grades, professional development plans and reports, performance evaluations, etc., on time

o Track relevant student data for Student Learning Improvement Assessment as required by department plans

o Participate in departmental cycle for Academic Program Review (APR) and all other Accreditation Reaffirmation self-study efforts, when needed

o Contact academic chair and/or the academic office concerning student issues that may lead to disciplinary action

o Contact the Vice President for Academic Administration concerning academic dishonesty o Follow all other institutional and instructional policies and procedures as established and as will be, from time to time, developed

• Remotely attend the biannual Online Instructor Training
• Represent the department as necessary to outside constituents, like prospective students

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Director of Online Studies and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, academic advisors, instructional designers, and student support services. Contributes to departmental initiatives, curriculum consistency, and student success through regular communication and adherence to institutional guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of word processing, email programs, spreadsheets, and databases • Ability to learn to use aspects of HLGU's current Electronic Records Program (ERP) and Learning Management System (LMS), especially the Faculty Portal
• Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University
• Must agree to sign, and abide by the standards of employment on the employment application and in the employee handbook

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• A PhD or other academic-level doctoral degree in the academic content area is preferred. A master's degree in the academic content area is required.
• Vocational experience preferred
• Committed evangelical Christian and active church member
• 1-3 years of prior teaching experience in higher education
• Academic qualifications appropriate for responsibilities
• Evidence of mastery of the subject(s) to be taught
• Desire to instill Christian values through teaching and personal example

To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter here.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.