Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Location

WSCC - 801 Main Street NW, Hanceville, AL

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

07914

College/Division

WSCC-206280-Psychology

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Campus Location

Wallace State

• Description
• Benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field or subject area
• Facilitate student learning utilizing a variety of learning options to meet individual student needs
• Design each course and deliver each class to ensure an effective learning experience
• Develop, implement, and teach courses using distance learning or other instructional technologies (i.e., internet, etc.) as appropriate
• Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every term
• Incorporate most current teaching techniques, subject area developments, and technology into the learning experience
• Provide classroom, laboratory and/or clinical instruction in accordance with approved course outlines
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning
• Participate in the planning of effective long-range and short term goals for the department and college
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; both written and oral; and work ethics (i.e., preparation and punctuality)
• Assist the immediate supervisor with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the annual plan
• Assist in advising students regarding degree/certificate plans and STARS articulation agreements as appropriate to program
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas
• Use the computer effectively for word processing, instructional application, electronic communication, information and data management
• Deliver courses in alternative delivery times and methods using a variety of learning activities designed to appeal to differing learning styles
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with policy
• Participate in faculty meetings and discussions about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional related activities
• Actively participate in division/college committees and campus activities
• Submit a Professional Growth Plan, in accordance with guidelines for State Board Policy 605.02 for approval by the President prior to pursuing advancement in rank
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head, Division Dean, or President

Qualifications

Adjunct Instructors must meet the following applicable credential criteria:

• For academic teaching fields (i.e., math, history, biology, etc.) you must have a masters degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching field.
• For technical teaching fields (i.e., drafting, computer numerical control, industrial electricity, etc.) you must have an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a major in the assigned teaching area, and three years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the technical field.
• For occupational teaching fields (i.e., carpentry, auto body repair, automotive technology, welding, etc.) you must have an associate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. Equivalency with at least sixty (60) semester hours in a planned program including an associate degree core), specialized coursework equivalent to the community college program, and a minimum of three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the occupational field for entry level placement (Level 0) of six (6) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the occupational field for advanced placement (Levels 1-4)
• Qualified to teach in a second teaching field preferred
• Possess valid and current certifications or licenses that may be required in teaching field (i.e., Nursing, Cosmetology, Electrical Technology, Accounting, Automotive Technology, etc.) required
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills required
• Teaching experience preferred
• Experience in developing/teaching courses via distance learning technology preferred

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet must be received in the Human Resources Department which consists of:

• Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references
• Résumé
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position
• Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
• Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)

Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility and must be demonstrated by you in your application materials.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College.

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applications are available atwww.wallacestate/employmentor by calling (256) 352-8029 and should be submitted to:

Human Resources Department

Wallace State Community College

P.O. Box 2000

Hanceville, AL 35077-2000

Phone: 256-352-8029

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $26.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check...

DEADLINE DATE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Human Resources Department on a continuous basis and remain active for available positions. Available positions are contingent upon the instructional needs of the College.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.

Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the Qualifications section.

Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace State Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants requiring accommodations in the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office at 256-352-8020 prior to the closing date of the announcement.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Part-Time position not eligible for benefits.

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