Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Position Description:

Undergraduate Psychology accepts applications for adjunct teaching on an ongoing basis. Content areas include introduction to psychology cognitive psychology biological psychology statistics/ research industrial/ organizational psychology and classes related to work with a variety of clinical populations.

Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity.

Vanguard Psychology has openings for both in-person and online courses including both daytime and evening schedules. Courses are offered in our Traditional Undergraduate Program (mostly daytime courses serving residential students and commuters) and in the Professional Studies Program (flexible modalities serving working students those with family care responsibilities and students residing outside the Orange County area).

Essential Functions:

• Teach one of the above-mentioned psychology courses.
• Share knowledge including theory practical skills methods and techniques in related field.
• Foster a respectful and engaging classroom environment.
• Challenge thinking foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking regarding psychology.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation student support and continuous program improvement.
• Identify risks to the organization within the department and discuss risk reduction options with immediate supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree (MS or MA) or higher in psychology or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.

Salary:

The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (144 total hours) and varies based on the faculty members highest earned compensation is based on the number of courses taught and corresponding units for each course.

$3024 to $3600 / course

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance ministry outreach and service involvement any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitaeincludes:

Colleges/universities attended location & degree or units earned.

Majors or fields of study undergrad & graduate majors minors & areas of concentration.

With the most recent a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions title/academic rank full/part-time dates of employment

A specific listing of courses previously taught

Publications presentations honors awards and memberships in professional organizations

With the most recent employment position/title full/part-time dates of employment

Any other qualifying experience paid/voluntary other.

References- Names e-mail and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter- Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts- Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.