Position Description
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant,
interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars working
together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning.
We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to
education to cultivate transferable critical thinking and
scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity
to scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation of
the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful,
ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future.
Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize building
career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with
faculty in learning environments inside and outside of the
classroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signature
two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with
distinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage all
of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer.
Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll
in a graduate program related to their field of study within a year
of graduation.
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Manhattan
University seeks outstanding applicants for a part-time Adjunct
Professor for the undergraduate Psychology program. This search is
open to candidates in all areas of Psychology. A strong preference
for candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, or a related
discipline. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching
undergraduate students.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality instruction to students in the assigned
courses.
• Develop course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and
assessments.
• Engage and inspire students through effective teaching
strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive
to student engagement and academic success.
• Ensure active participation and engagement of students.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support
their learning and development.
• Submit grades on time and otherwise comply with requests from
the chair.
• Collaborate with other faculty members and participate in
departmental meetings and activities.
• It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to provide
content for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may be
assigned include but are not limited to:
• Introduction to Psychology
• Other classes (electives, special topics, etc.) may also be
available to teach depending on the adjunct professor’s areas of
expertise and the department’s needs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Must have earned a PhD. in Psychology, or related area.
Physical Requirements:
• Some light lifting associated with setting up computers,
document cameras, or other hardware needed for conducting a mixed
in-person plus remote class.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range Based on Experience:
• Instructor $1,477.28 per credit
• Assistant Professor $1,526.25 per credit
• Associate Professor $1,575.65 per credit
• Professor $1,625.04 per credit