Job Description

Part-time Faculty: Psychology

Lakeland Community College is looking for an instructor to teach a College Credit Plus section of Introduction to Psychology at Paradigm, which is located at Mentor High School. This class will be offered during the fall 2025 semester and run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:14 a.m. to 9:06 a.m. There may be opportunities to teach additional sections of this course or others in future semesters.

• PSYC 1500 – Introduction to Psychology (3 units of load)

Course Description: This course, as outlined by the American Psychological Association, provides a general introduction to the discipline of psychology. It covers the origins of psychology, major perspectives in contemporary psychology, research methodology, biological bases of psychological functions, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, human development across the lifespan, social psychology, personality, psychopathology, and therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in psychology (either as part of the degree or additional work beyond the degree).

• Preferred: Master’s degree in psychology and experience teaching college-level courses at a community college.

COMPENSATION:  Part-time faculty earn $769/unit of load. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s  Benefits for Adjunct Faculty , including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Apply for this position through the college’s  Human Resources website . Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Applications will be accepted year-round and reviewed by the respective department chair and dean when a teaching position becomes available. Your application materials will be stored in our applicant tracking system and reviewed on an as needed basis if you meet the minimum qualifications for teaching in this discipline. Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions. See email address included on our  Human Resources website .

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application,  be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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