Adjunct Faculty, Traditional Undergraduate Program, Psychology Department



Job Description:

Mount Saint Mary's Psychology Department seeks a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments in the Traditional Undergraduate Program (TUG). These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, and recruitment is ongoing.

Position Range: $2,092.50 per unit

The Psychology Department:

The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, offers Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctoral degrees across two campuses. One campus, Chalon, is on the Westside of Los Angeles while Doheny is near downtown Los Angeles. This opportunity is within the TUG program, which teaches primarily traditionally college-age women in a traditional M-F, 8 am - 9 pm format. Most classes are in-person on one of our two campuses in Los Angeles. The TUG psychology program seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty that share the University's and program's values.

General Responsibilities
Because Mount Saint Mary's Psychology Department is committed to helping students achieve success with us and in their careers, we seek adjunct faculty members who are scholars as well as scholar-practitioners. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following:

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the Psychology Department Chair and TUG Program Director;
• Create a syllabus and course timeline for students each semester and post it online before class starts.
• Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content;
• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students through their studies using active collaboration and active learning techniques.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilize rubrics effectively to assess student learning outcomes, and acknowledge student accomplishments.
• Manage the online grading system weekly and utilize current technology in the performance of job duties;
• Submit grades in a timely fashion;
• Maintain a thorough and up-to-date subject-matter expertise in regular teaching field;
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to successful applicants.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should possess a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
• The candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses related to psychology.
• The candidate will be able to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• The candidate will be able to professionally interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the public.

Additional Information:

Mount Saint Mary's University's commitment to equity, diversity and justice (EDJ) is steeped in the tradition and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), our Catholic identity, mission and values. We are unwavering in our pursuit of inclusion, belonging and antiracism. We aspire to achieve our love of dear neighbor without distinction, which permeates all forms of social identities and human experiences.

We honor and celebrate our similarities and differences. We are committed to the full inclusion of the entire Mount community. Due to historical legacies of exclusion, we offer particular care for underrepresented populations. We define diversity in the broadest sense, including but not limited to, age, differences in culture, citizenship status, disability, family status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, generational history, genetic information, geographic origin, language, political perspectives, mental and physical ability, military service, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, size and socioeconomic class.

Welcoming individuals from a variety of backgrounds improves and enriches our learning, living and working environments. Any breach of these values harms our community. Mount Saint Mary's University transforms its culture through the radical pursuit of institutionalized change. We strive for a campus where students, staff, faculty, alumnae and all whom we encounter feel welcomed, valued and are supported to reach their full potential.

As we pursue our never-ending journey toward a more equitable, inclusive and antiracist campus in our richly diverse community, we welcome you.


Application Instructions:

Please complete the online application and submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV
3. Teaching accomplishments (examples include: course syllabus, course materials, course plans, teaching evaluations, etc.)
4. (Un)official transcripts

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters.

A background check will be required.

Employees may disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status with MSMU's Human Resources on a voluntary basis. Some MSMU clinical healthcare partners may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to work at their facilities. If required, your academic division will inform you.

URL: www.msmu.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/psychology/



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