Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks an adjunct professor to teach in the undergraduate Psychology program. This part-time appointment involves delivering instruction in core courses and potential electives, with an emphasis on engaging students and maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Psychology or a related field and have demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate students. The role supports in-person plus remote instruction and includes a per-credit salary

Qualifications

• Must have earned a PhD. in Psychology, or related area.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to students in the assigned courses.
• Develop course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Engage and inspire students through effective teaching strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Ensure active participation and engagement of students.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.
• Submit grades on time and otherwise comply with requests from the chair.
• Collaborate with other faculty members and participate in department meetings and activities.
• It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to provide content for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may be assigned include but are not limited to:
• Introduction to Psychology
• Other classes (electives, special topics, etc.) may also be available to teach depending on the adjunct professor’s areas of expertise and the department’s needs.

Skills

Teach undergraduate courses

Student engagement

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Position Description

The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant,interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars workingtogether to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning.We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach toeducation to cultivate transferable critical thinking andscientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunityto scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation ofthe liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful,ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future.Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize buildingcareer-ready skills and include opportunities to engage withfaculty in learning environments inside and outside of theclassroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signaturetwo-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects withdistinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage allof the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer.Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enrollin a graduate program related to their field of study within a yearof graduation.

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at ManhattanUniversity seeks outstanding applicants for a part-time AdjunctProfessor for the undergraduate Psychology program. This search isopen to candidates in all areas of Psychology. A strong preferencefor candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, or a relateddiscipline. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teachingundergraduate students.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to students in the assignedcourses.


• Develop course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, andassessments.


• Engage and inspire students through effective teachingstrategies.


• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conduciveto student engagement and academic success.


• Ensure active participation and engagement of students.


• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to supporttheir learning and development.


• Submit grades on time and otherwise comply with requests fromthe chair.


• Collaborate with other faculty members and participate indepartmental meetings and activities.


• It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to providecontent for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may beassigned include but are not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Introduction to Psychology
  
  
  • Other classes (electives, special topics, etc.) may also beavailable to teach depending on the adjunct professor’s areas ofexpertise and the department’s needs.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have earned a PhD. in Psychology, or related area.

Physical Requirements:

• Some light lifting associated with setting up computers,document cameras, or other hardware needed for conducting a mixedin-person plus remote class.

Supplemental Information

Salary Range Based on Experience:

• Instructor $1,477.28 per credit


• Assistant Professor $1,526.25 per credit


• Associate Professor $1,575.65 per credit


• Professor $1,625.04 per credit