Position Summary

The Adjunct Psychology/Sociology Instructor provides quality classroom instruction, maintains required scholastic records, and seeks continuous improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and use of resources. This position reports to the Academic Division Chair and the Dean of Instruction.
SALARY: Adjunct instructors are paid a flat rate per credit hour based on Reid State Technical College's Salary Schedule L. Classes must meet the minimum enrollment requirements. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be compensated on a pro rata basis or cancelled at the discretion of the college. Selected classes may be compensated on an hourly basis based on contact hours rather than credit hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master's degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in psychology, sociology, or a related field.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
Teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The applicant must submit the following:

A completed official College employment application

• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, indicate if the employment was full-time or part-time, and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.) If employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official transcripts to RSTC. Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment. As this is an online application system, please use an email address that you monitor regularly, as any applicable follow-up notifications will be sent to the email address on the application. If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (sbrown@rstc.edu). Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital (such as PDF) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.