Title: Adjunct Instructor-Psychology & Behavioral Health Department: Academic Affairs Reports to: Psychology & Behavioral Health Program Director Job Status: Adjunct Hours of Work: Varies by term Pay Rate: $1,000 per credit Position Summary: The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach core assigned courses each term in Canvas LMS. Evaluate student understanding through assignments, exams, and other methods to assess their progress in the course. Prepare courses in Canvas in advance of the course start date. Provide guidance, feedback, and resources to students to facilitate learning and success in the course. Manage the course's online platform, communicate with students, and hold regular office hours. Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. Required Education and Experience • Previous online teaching experience preferred. • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, behavioral health, or related field. 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in behavioral health. • Proficiency in using online learning platforms, educational software, and other technology tools. Required Skills • Minimum master’s degree in a relevant discipline. • Previous online teaching experience preferred. Primary Responsibilities • Teach assigned courses each term in Canvas LMS. • Evaluate student understanding through assignments, exams, and other methods to assess their progress in the course. • Prepare courses in Canvas in advance of the course start date. • Provide guidance, feedback, and resources to students to facilitate learning and success in the course. • Manage the course's online platform, communicate with students, and hold regular office hours. • Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. Student Mentoring • Provide guidance, feedback, and resources to students to facilitate learning and success in the course. • Manage the course's online platform, communicate with students, and hold regular office hours. • Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) has a policy regarding post-offer background screening for all appropriate faculty, staff, and volunteers of the College. This policy includes but is not limited to verifying credentials, criminal history, credit status, and other information related to employment decisions. The College requires all new employees to have successfully completed background clearances. New employees must complete the background clearances prior to hire and, for those employees having direct contact with minors other than those described above, prior to the time they will begin having direct contact with minors and every 60 months thereafter. The College also reserves the right to require any employee to have a background check in its discretion during employment. Clearances required include a PA Statewide Criminal Record search, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Criminal History record fingerprint search. A criminal record may be considered justification not to hire or for employment termination, depending upon the circumstances and record.