San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Psychology Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 5, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Psychology Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.Teach classes as assigned from the regular Psychology Department curriculum. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours. Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:One or more of the following: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Introduction to Human Sexuality Use of technology in teaching and Psychology Theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter and ability to teach the discipline in ways appropriate to students' abilities Teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills Skills and Abilities:Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in Psycholog

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$89 – $151 per hour
Psychology median
$3,500/ course, n=69
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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