Adjunct Faculty - General Psychology (Psy 111) - Dean College

Dean College Franklin , MA 02038

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description:

Dean College's School of Liberal Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach General Psychology during the Fall semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds.

We are seeking an adjunct instructor for PSY 111: General Psychology.

PSY 111 is a 3-credit class that meets for 2.5 hours/week. The adjunct pay rate is $3,300/section. Adjunct Faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach.

The psychology program provides a course charter with course objectives as well as sample syllabi. All faculty will be expected to make active use of the learning management system (Canvas) at least at a minimum level established by the college.

The course description is as follows:

This course introduces students to the scientific discipline of psychology and prepares them for advanced coursework in the field. Students will learn how social scientists think as they study various perspectives of psychology and use a biopsychosocial model to explore human behavior and thinking. Topics may include historical developments and theorists, research methods, biological systems, sensation, perception, learning.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in psychology or a related field is required; PhD in a related discipline is preferred.

  • Experience teaching at the college level in person is required; experience teaching first- and second-year undergraduates is preferred.

  • Strong computer skills are required. Experience using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy is required.

  • Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools is required.

  • Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media is required.

  • Expertise in learner-centered teaching is required.

  • Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

Application Instructions:

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