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The Department of Psychology at Saint Josephs College of Maine invites applications for the position ofAdjunct Faculty Psychology.We are looking to fill three specific classes: two sections of Intro to Psychology, and one section of Lifespan Development. These courses may be taught by 3 distinct adjuncts, or 1 adjunct may teach multiple courses, if eligible.\ \ The Department of Psychology seeks to enhance the intellectual and social growth of students and to develop a critical mindset for its students through academic rigor and a significant involvement in the learning process. The Department provides a plethora of opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, practice social research, enhance professional communication skills, develop a stronger sense of how to support well-being in your life, and improve awareness of global issues.\ \ Time Requirements:

This adjunct position will require a teaching load of 4-12 credits

for the spring semester (4 credits per course taught)

Courses will be taught in-person on campus at Saint Josephs

College located in Standish, Maine

Each course meets twice a week for 1 hour and 45 minutes per class

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Psychology; PhD preferred

Relevant teaching experience in Psychology

Commitment to using up-to-date and best practice pedagogical

methods, including syllabus and curriculum design

Willingness to prioritize student learning and to form genuine

connections with students

The following material must be included in your application:

A cover letter

A curriculum vitae

The names and contact details for 3 professional references

Applications will be considered incomplete if any of the materials above are missing. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until it is filled.

About Saint Josephs College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support itsmission{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people

of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

to value and respect the contribution of each member of the

community;

to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of

others with compassion and mercy;

to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth

in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, 207-893-6606, 115A H

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