Part-time Faculty Pool (Psychology Department)

Arcadia University; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, seeks adjunct instructors to teach electives within their psychology department. The role emphasizes combining academic expertise with empathy and inclusive guidance for students.

The search is ongoing; adjuncts may be contacted each semester as scheduling proceeds. Responsibilities include teaching in areas such as sports psychology, decision making, organizational psychology, personality, and health psychology, with a focus on connecting theory to real-world

Qualifications

• Master's, Psy.D., or Ph.D. in psychology or closely related field; current psychology graduate students with some teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
• Preference given to candidates with a record of effective teaching of related courses as the sole instructor.

Responsibilities

• Teach electives within the department's expertise and connect psychological theory to real-world contexts.
• Bring psychology to life for students through engaging instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's, Psy.D., Ph.D in psychology

Current psychology graduate students with some teaching experience encouraged

Job description

Job Description

The Psychology Department at Arcadia University (located in Glenside, PA, just north of Philadelphia) is looking for adjuncts to teach electives within their expertise. We value instructors who combine academic expertise with empathy, inclusion, and a dedication to guiding students through academic challenges. This search is ONGOING: Each semester, potential adjuncts will be contacted when the scheduling of future courses is underway.

Location

Glenside, PA

Responsibilities

We are particularly excited to work with any applied subject-matter experts in the Philadelphia area who are passionate about connecting psychological theory to real-world contexts and who can bring psychology to life for students through engaging instruction. Some areas of need include:

• Sports and performance psychology
• Judgement and decision making
• Business, Applied, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Personality, and Child and Adolescent Development
• Positive Psychology, Health and Wellness

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Master's, Psy.D., Ph.D in psychology or a closely related field; however, current psychology graduate students with some teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a record of effective teaching of related courses as the sole instructor.

Benefits

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadia University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Position Code

FP009A