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Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) - Principles of Psychology
Virginia’s Community CollegesUnited Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
About the role
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct Psychology Faculty (Part-Time) - Principles of Psychology
Role Title
Psychology Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
276A0TBD
Agency
Southside Va Community College
Division
Southside Va Community College (Div)
Work Location
Brunswick - 025
Hiring Range
$793.00 - $1098.00 hourly, Salary is depending on qualifying rank
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Hybrid (A combination of in-person instruction on campus and online components).
Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM
Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu
Introduce students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes through the foundational principles of psychology
Join Southside Virginia Community College in guiding students through the foundations of human behavior and mental processes through PSY 200. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that surveys the basic concepts of psychology, covering the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.
Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.
Course Content & Specific Duties:
Join Southside Virginia Community College in guiding students through the foundations of human behavior and mental processes through PSY 200. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that surveys the basic concepts of psychology, covering the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.
Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.
Course Content & Specific Duties:
- Teach undergraduate-level Principles of Psychology, providing a comprehensive survey of foundational topics including research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, and developmental psychology.
- Instruct students in core psychological processes such as learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, personality, and social behavior.
- Cover major psychological disorders and their evidence-based treatments.
- Design and implement assignments that promote college-level reading comprehension, critical thinking, and clear, coherent written communication.
- Utilize pre-developed assessments aligned with institutional learning outcomes and requirements and evaluate student work to support program and college-wide assessment purposes.
- Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring all course materials, activities, and assessments meet established college standards for quality and rigor.
- Maintain consistent student engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), supporting both in-person and online components of the course.
- Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the
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