Job no: 496238

Work type: Part-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Faculty

Overview:

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences of Quinnipiac University invites applications for part-time faculty to teach a range of on-ground courses in Psychology starting in the Fall 2025.

Openings are in day and evening sections teaching some of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Human Sexuality, Psychopathology, Social Psychology, School Psychology, Personality.

The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.

In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math, and Spanish.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing a common course syllabus, or developing and/or updating a course syllabus, as applicable. Posting the syllabus to Blackboard.


• Preparing lectures, projects, or other student assignments.


• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.


• Meeting all scheduled classes at the times published in the course schedule.


• Being responsive to student needs, including holding at least one office hour per week per course.


• Notifying your department chair or program director in advance and arranging for coverage, in the unusual event that you cannot be present at a scheduled class.


• Checking Quinnipiac email frequently to stay current with all communications.


• Completing mandatory training within the time frame identified as defined by Human Resources. Examples include: Harassment & Discrimination, Data Security & Privacy and Managing Bias.

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  A minimum of an MS degree in Psychology is required.

  
  

Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter indicating which course(s) they are interested in teaching, along with their availability (days/times) for the Fall 2025 term, curriculum vitae or resume including details of teaching experience; a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of teaching effectiveness (if available), and the names and contact information for three references on the application form.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and may continue as long as teaching sections remain open.

Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of Psychology: Paul.LoCasto@quinnipiac.edu

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: November 01, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled