Urgently Require Adjunct Faculty: Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences - Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT

Job title: Adjunct Faculty: Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences - Sacred Heart University
Company: Sacred Heart University
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Adjunct Faculty: Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
Category: Faculty
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Department: Psychology [PSY]
Locations: Fairfield, CT
Posted: Jan 20, 2022
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: PT No Benefits
Position ID: 141817

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About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change?in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 387 Colleges?2022 Edition, ?Best Northeastern? and Best Business Schools?2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

Job Description:

Sacred Heart University's invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor with a specialty in various areas of Psychology or related fields. Adjuncts would teach undergraduate courses to be taught in the Fall 2022 semester and include Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Sports Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Human and Animal Learning, Lifespan Development, Clinical Psychology, and Psychology of Personality (class begins in August, 2022). These courses can be taught in-person, asynchronously online or hybridized (1x/week in-person and the other content is delivered online). Preference will be given to instructors that can teach in-person or hybridized classes.

In your letter of interest, please specify the following:

• Which courses you would be interested in teaching
• If you prefer to teach online, in-person or hybridized classes
• Your available times to teach the course if in-person or hybridized

The Psychology Department at Sacred Heart University provides students with a foundation in the scientific study of human behavior. The department is the largest undergraduate program at the university and aims to advance the understanding and application of psychological science through its broad-ranging curriculum, which includes a variety of immersive and hands-on educational experiences, especially faculty-student research collaborations, service learning opportunities, internships, and study abroad courses.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. is preferred, although ABD candidates and those with a master's degree will be considered.

Employees are expected to actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed; participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole; demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Diversity & Inclusion's Mission and Vision .

Additional Information:

Per the guidance of the CDC, COVID-19 vaccination-including booster shots-is required for all students, faculty and staff who are taking classes or working on campus.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, and statement of teaching philosophy. Letters of reference and official transcripts will be required at a later time. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Dawn Melzer, Department Chair, [email protected].

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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Location: Fairfield, CT

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