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Part Time - Psychology - Adjunct Instructor

Part Time - Psychology - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University

Abington, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
Penn State Abington's Division of Social Sciences, Psychological and Social Sciences program, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or similar degree to teach PSYCH 301W: Basic Research Methods in Psychology in the Fall of 2024.
Job Duties
  • Candidates must be able to teach Basic Research Methods in Psychology (PSYCH 301W). There are two sections of this course available. This course has an in-person component and will likely run on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. and from 1:35 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. and will be taught in a computer lab. It is not required that the applicant for this opening agree to teach both sections, but it would be preferable if possible.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in Psychology or Human Development and Family Studies or related degrees, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered as will candidates in related fields who can teach such classes.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable.

Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.
The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Careers Page (https://hr.psu.edu/careers/browse-positions) which includes:
  • A cover letter
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A list of courses taught at the college level
  • A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to both Dr. Beth Montemurro (eam15@psu.edu) and Dr. Russ Webster (rjw5548@psu.edu). The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 4,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all of the resources of a major research university.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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