Description
Number of Vacancies: TBD…
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01
Salary Range: varies depending on assignment; minimum $950
per credit hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
20008
Brief Description of Duties:
The University of the District of Columbia, College of Arts and
Sciences, Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites
applications for Adjunct Instructor appointments in the Psychology
Program with a target start date of August 15, 2024. Teach core
undergraduate courses in the Psychology program and possess
specific expertise in psychological theory, research methodology,
and/or experimental design.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology, specifically the
candidate would need experience teaching Introduction to
Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, or other
related courses.
• Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by
reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues,
participating in professional conferences, and designing online
materials to enhance academic performance.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered
instruction and discussions.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and
papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required
records.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise
and assist students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research
issues.
• Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the
classroom.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirement:
• A Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited program and a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and
research.
• A minimum of two years (role as graduate teaching assistant
will be considered) of teaching Psychology courses at the
college/university level.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly publications in peer
reviewed journals and presentations at discipline-related
conferences.
• Evidence of working with underserved populations both in the
classroom and in the community.
• Demonstrated record of collaborating with faculty colleagues
through participation in program, college, and university
activities.
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended
at anytime with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria,
this position may be eligible for representation and require
payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this
appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia
Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
candidates will receive consideration without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities,
matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C.
Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section
2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of
Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived:
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, familial status, family responsibilities,
matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information,
disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which
is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any
of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.
Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.
Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s
preference must submit official proof at the time of
application.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill
this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to
notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than
five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of
the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory
background investigation. The determination of a ‘satisfactory
background investigation’ is made at the sole discretion of the
University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse
to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or
review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based
on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of
consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given
consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive
consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For
the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job
applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC
application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University
of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management
Only.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and
job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human
Resources at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women,
veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For
a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please
visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/
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