PT Psychology Instructor

PT Psychology Instructor

Salary

$36.92 - $39.45 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

Job Type

Part Time Faculty

Job Number

PTCTPI-08262026

Department

Instruction

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Recruitment Range

$36.92 - $39.45 Hourly

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Description

Summary

Note: This position requires on-campus instruction. Adjunct faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the adjunct faculty member. These responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations and classroom observations by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide instruction in assigned class(es) in coordination with your Dean and established course model syllabus/syllabi. Provide a high quality learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the college.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each specific duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the specific functions.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach
• Ability to plan, organize and deploy quality college level instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, individual initiative, independent actions within a professional environment.

Specific responsibilities of adjunct curriculum instructors include:

• Teach assigned classes
• Create an effective learning environment
• Meet classes as assigned
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
• Submit required reports
• Participate in the college's assessment process, if required
• Fulfill all contract provisions
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Education Minimum: Masters degree required in Psychology or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology-related coursework.

Preferred: Masters degree required in Psychology or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology-related coursework.

Experience Minimum: One year teaching experience.

Preferred: Two to three years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, preferably at a community college. Specific experience with online instruction and educational technology is preferred. Experience working with the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Additional Information

Language Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have benefits.

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DO you have a Masters degree required in Psychology or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology-related coursework?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one year teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Johnston Community College

Address 245 College Rd.

PO Box 2350

Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577

Phone 919-209-2532

Website http://www.johnstoncc.edu/