Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Studies

UMGC Ventures

Adjunct Faculty teaching Psychology Studies remotely at UMGC. Engaging adult learners in higher education with a focus on Psychology and related fields.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $806 - $1,645 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Psychology and effective teaching strategies for adult learners in higher education, fostering engagement and collaboration through problem- and project-based learning. Provides constructive feedback and contributes to curricular improvements.

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Terminal Degree In PsychologyProfessional Experience In PsychologyExperience Teaching Adult Learners OnlineHigher Education ExperienceSubject-Matter Expertise

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Soft Skills

Motivational EngagementConstructive FeedbackCollaboration Facilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Terminal degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Professional experience in Psychology or related field
Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.