Adjunct Faculty PSYCH 011-01

Adjunct Faculty PSYCH 011-01

Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: May 18, 2021
Deadline:

Description: Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.


Qualifications:
Early Childhood Literacy Development is a course intended to complement Jumpstart service and enhance students' ability to work productively with preschool-aged children. The instructor will review key findings in social-emotional and language development, discuss how to observe children’s behaviors to better understand their feelings and goals, and students will learn how children’s temperament differ from birth. Challenges faced by children and families, the role of trauma in explaining difficult child behaviors, and the influence of public policy will be explored. Finally, throughout the course, students will reflect on their personal biases and prejudices and explore ways in which they affect interactions with children.

This course meets in-person on Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm during the Fall 2021 term.

Candidates should have an M.S., M.A. or Ph.D. in a relevant area of Psychology. A Ph.D. in Psychology is desirable. Candidates should have a successful record of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and experience with online/hybrid instruction.


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/87367

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