Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Psychology

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number 201201072P Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Psychology Department Academic Affairs: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's Faculty Workload. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Clinical Psychology Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Program. Courses may include human development, psychopathology, assessment and intervention, and practicum seminars.

Education/Experience

Doctoral degree in Psychology (in an area of specialization relevant to the course(s) taught) and a strong commitment to quality teaching. For clinical skills courses (e.g., assessment, intervention, and consultation courses), applicants should hold a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in a health service psychology area (i.e., clinical, counseling, or school). Applicants with graduate psychology teaching experience are strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of and expertise in the teaching of Psychology at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in human development; psychopathology; models of psychotherapy; or psychological assessment and intervention preferred.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to practice inclusive teaching.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices.
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, community, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi, reading and responding to emails promptly, grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment, submitting mid-term and final grades by posted deadline, and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online, or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Reports To Program Director Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/7680

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 3-4 Work Location Greenspring Position Category Faculty Position Type Adjunct Faculty Months/Year 4.5-9 Hrs/Week 10-20 Hrs/Year If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date Ending Date FLSA Exempt Payroll Monthly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,484 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment) Benefits https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 07/15/2022 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement

Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest earned degree in Psychology?

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your area of specialization within Psychology?

(Open Ended Question)

• What Psychology courses have you taught at the graduate and/or undergraduate level?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you possess an active license to practice Psychology in Maryland or another jurisdiction?

• Yes

• No

• Are you available to teach face-to-face classes?

• Yes

• No

• What hours of the day do you expect that you will be available to teach?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you willing to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccinations, or to request a medical or religious exemption, prior to starting employment with Stevenson University?

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.

• Yes. I understand and agree.

• No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents