Delaware State University

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Location
Dover, DE
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 4, 2026

About this position

Job Number: 2025-00360 General Description of the Position Reporting to the Department Chair, the adjunct for psychology is a semester-by-semester appointment. The department adjuncts are responsible for teaching across the curriculum. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the program, to equity, and to inclusive education, and possess the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment. The qualified candidate will be adaptable and capable of teaching a variety of courses, both online and in-person, within the department. The University expects that each member of the department will display a high degree of professionalism. By accepting and assuming an adjunct position, your duties include, but are not limited to, the following professional responsibilities and obligations. Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Functions The following are the functions essential to performing this job.To maintain professionalism, competence and knowledge of subject matter and strive to keep informed of contemporary development in the field of specialization through reading and research. To meet each class as scheduled and conduct each class according to the highest professional standards. To distribute to each student at the beginning of the semester a syllabus for each course containing the course description, course objectives, policies concerning attendance, course requirements, and criteria for grading. To submit the syllabus and office hours to the chair at the outset of the semester for each course taught. To be available to students for advising and counseling on matters regarding their academic performance and progress in class. To treat all students fairly, impartially, and with understanding. To maintain adherence to course descriptions in accordance with the syllabus and the Course Catalog. To demonstrate and maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to specia

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Psychology median
$3,856/ course, n=33