What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Psychology and Child Psychology position at University of Mount Saint Vincent?
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student's education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Job Description
The Department of Psychology is seeking adjunct faculty to teach one section each of Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 103) and Child Psychology (PSYC 345) for the Fall 2025 semester.
Course Schedule
Modality: In-person
Office Hours: Two (2) hours per week, in-person or remote
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Psychology I (PSYC 103) - 3 Credits
This course provides students with a fundamental grasp of the research, principles, and theories of psychology. Students will acquire a better understanding of their behavior through such topics as development, learning, memory, personality, social behavior, abnormal behavior and therapy
Child Psychology (PSYC 345) - 3 Credits
This course is the study of the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child from conception to adolescence. Topics include: factors affecting prenatal development, sensation and perception, cognition, personality, and social development
Requirements
The allotted compensation per credit is $1000
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student's education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Job Description
The Department of Psychology is seeking adjunct faculty to teach one section each of Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 103) and Child Psychology (PSYC 345) for the Fall 2025 semester.
Course Schedule
- Introduction to Psychology I - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:55 PM
- Child Psychology - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:05 - 5:30 PM
Modality: In-person
Office Hours: Two (2) hours per week, in-person or remote
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Psychology I (PSYC 103) - 3 Credits
This course provides students with a fundamental grasp of the research, principles, and theories of psychology. Students will acquire a better understanding of their behavior through such topics as development, learning, memory, personality, social behavior, abnormal behavior and therapy
Child Psychology (PSYC 345) - 3 Credits
This course is the study of the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child from conception to adolescence. Topics include: factors affecting prenatal development, sensation and perception, cognition, personality, and social development
Requirements
- Graduate degree (M.A or Ph.D.) in Psychology
- Teaching experience in higher education
The allotted compensation per credit is $1000
