[Hiring] Online Instructor @Vermont State Colleges System

Role Description

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Psychology course during the Spring 2027 semester between 3/15/2027-5/2/2027. The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas.

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Canvas and a generic course template for all courses.
• Add outcomes, academic materials, discussions, and assignments that support the course description.
• Adhere to the VTSU Online Standards addressing instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses.
• Demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.
• Experience with Canvas is preferred.
• Responsible for designing the course with support from an instructional designer and the structured VTSU Online Canvas Template.
• Expected to add weekly content including outcomes, readings, videos, discussions, and assessments in alignment with the course description.
• Follow VTSU Online Standards of course design, readiness, instructor presence, engagement, assessment, and accessibility.
• The full course must be ready and published at least one week prior to the start of the semester.

Requirements

• Submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System) and bargaining unit status; starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit.

Benefits

• The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.
• VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on protected statuses.
• In compliance with ADA requirements, reasonable accommodations will be made for known disabilities.
• Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Dates

• 3/15/2027-5/2/2027

Scheduled Hours Weekly

• 40

Budgeted Wage for this Position

• $1000/credit

Exempt Status

• Exempt

Grade

• P01

Job Posting Responsibilities

• Unit Determination: VTSU Online Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation