Adjunct Faculty- Human Sexuality (Psychology Department)

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Adjunct Faculty- Human Sexuality (Psychology Department)

Location

Mount Laurel, NJ

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

01019

Department

Liberal Arts

Opening Date

12/02/2022

• Description

• Benefits

Description

This adjunct faculty position teaches Human Sexuality (PSY 203) at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs, Department Program Coordinators, and the administration of the Division of Liberal Arts to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course is an academic interdisciplinary study of human sexuality. It focuses on sexual biology; developing sexual relationships; love and intimacy; sexual choices; contraception; S.T.D.; sexual customs; and sex education.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify important historical and current influences on sexuality, including sexual and gender identity, sexual attitudes, stereotypes, and behaviors.

• Describe sexual (biological/physiological) maturation throughout development.

• Describe and explain variations in sexual arousal, behaviors, responses and interactions.

• Describe various theories of love, intimacy, and communication.

• List and distinguish between various birth control methods

• Outline the description, causes, outcomes and prevention of various sexually transmitted diseases.

  Complete Course Outline can be found here:

  https://rcbc.edu/sites/rowan/files/Documents/Course-Outlines/PSY/PSY%20203%20Course%20Outline_October%202017.pdf

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Adjunct Faculty are paid by the credit hour. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and Manage syllabus and course materials – selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.

• Facilitate class instruction – administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center. Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and “present” throughout the semester.

• Comply with department, division, and college requirements – this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.

• Respond promptly to grade determination – adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.

• Input final grades in web advisor and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.

  OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

  The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.

  INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

  Assists college with student outcomes assessment efforts and/or Program assessments if need, by participating in the planning, data collection, and/or reporting as relates to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements : Master’s degree or above in Psychology or related concentration with a minimum of three years of practical work experience in the field. A minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred, especially with a college population.

Required Documents : A resume or CV and cover letter are required to complete the application process

• Official transcripts required upon hire

• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

  *This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for this position. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. * The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain on file for up to 12 months.

Additional Information

Technology Tools, Blackboard LMS, and Webex Videoconferencing

In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions , RCBC has outlined 1) appropriate Technology Tools, 2) a minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery, and 3) Webex Videoconferencing resources.

1) Technology Tools

Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.

2) Blackboard LMS

Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) ‘Getting Started with Blackboard Learn’ and B) ‘Learn Teaching Essentials for Original’.

3) Webex Videoconferencing

Webex is RCBC’s accepted videoconferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.

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Agency

Rowan College at Burlington County

Address

900 College Circle Drive

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

Phone

856-222-9311 ext. 1584

Website

http://www.rcbc.edu