Adjunct Instructor - Statistics Lab (SPSS Focus)

Adjunct Instructor – Statistics Lab (SPSS Focus)

Location: Asynchronous lab
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Position Overview

The Division seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to teach two sections of a Statistics Lab course aligned with articulation agreement requirements. The lab component supports a lecture course (taught separately) and focuses on applied statistical analysis using SPSS.

This role requires a high level of independence, technical troubleshooting ability, and course design expertise to support a diverse and geographically distributed student population.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Support

• Teach two asynchronous online lab sections focused on applied statistical analysis using SPSS
• Guide students through execution of statistical techniques including:
  • Descriptive statistics (frequencies, central tendency, variability)
  • Z-scores
  • Single sample, dependent, and independent t-tests
  • ANOVA (simple and factorial)
  • Correlation (Pearson’s r and Spearman’s rho)
  • Non-parametric tests (including Chi-Square)
• Support students in completing SPSS-based analyses and APA-style lab reports
• Provide individualized support to a diverse student population, including remote and international learners

Course Design & Development

• Design and maintain an asynchronous lab environment aligned with course learning outcomes
• Develop comprehensive instructional materials, including:
  • Step-by-step SPSS tutorials
  • Dozens of captioned video demonstrations with transcripts
• Ensure all course materials meet accessibility guidelines and Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements
• Select an appropriate textbook aligned with SPSS version 27 or newer

Technical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Independently manage all SPSS-related technical support, including:
  • Coordinating with IT to obtain software installation codes
  • Assisting students with installation on personal devices
  • Troubleshooting issues directly with the software vendor (via email support)
• Coordinate access solutions for students without compatible devices:
  • Facilitate participation in the institution’s laptop loaner program
• Adapt course materials to the SPSS version available at the start of each semester
• Complete all grading on-campus using institutionally available SPSS access (or maintain a personal license if preferred)

• Maintain flexibility to support students across different institutions and time zones

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Statistics, Psychology, or a closely related field (required per Division criteria)
• Demonstrated experience teaching statistics and/or statistical software (SPSS preferred)
• Experience designing online or asynchronous instructional materials
• Strong working knowledge of APA style for writing research results sections and statistical analysis

Preferred Skills

• Strong written communication skills for creating clear technical instructions
• Ability to work independently without dedicated IT support
• Experience supporting distance learning and non-traditional student populations

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV and unofficial copies of your transcripts to:

Dr. Tonisha Taylor – Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at [email protected]