Responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for at-risk students.

Teach assigned courses
Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course
Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting for custom courses
Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
Complete all assessments, grade books, and final grade sheets per requirements
Respond to student questions within 48 hours
Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
Where applicable, ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment and supplies
Post and maintain office and classroom schedules
Support program, campus, and university retention activities
Attend regularly scheduled in-services and discipline specific professional development activities
Complete required professional development and training activities
Responsible to maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory bodies

Required Experience

Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the subject field in which they teach to instruct undergraduate courses; five (5) years of experience to instruct graduate courses
Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred

Master's Degree in field of instruction from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or international equivalent, additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply to instruct undergraduate courses
Doctorate in field of instruction from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or international equivalent, additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply to instruct graduate courses

Selected candidates will also be required to complete a satisfactory background check
Candidate will be required to submit a resume and/or curriculum vitae and copies of unofficial transcripts (graduate/doctoral degree levels)

Psychology - Adjunct Faculty - AIU Houston (On Campus)

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