Adjunct, Psychology

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.


Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Psychology at Salve Regina University is seeking qualified and highly motivated instructors to teach one or more of the following undergraduate courses during Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters:

PSY-325: Statistics and Research Methods (Fall 2021, Wed. 4:00PM, 5:00PM and 6:00PM); Instructor will be responsible for recitation sections (n=25 students each) working collaboratively with the professor teaching the lecture portion of the course. Responsibilities include reinforcing lecture content with grading and review of homework and written assignments. The professor teaching the lecture will provide initial homework problems and share resources.

PSY-326: Statistics and Research Methods II (Spring 2022, Wed. 4:00PM, 5:00PM and 6:00PM); Instructor will be responsible for recitation sections (n=25 students each) working collaboratively with the professor teaching the lecture portion of the course. Responsibilities include reinforcing lecture content with grading and review of homework and written assignments. The professor teaching the lecture will provide initial homework problems and share resources.

PSY-100: Introduction to Psychology (Fall 2021, Tues / Thurs. 3:45PM- 5:00PM; Spring 2022, Day and Time Flexible); This course examines a general overview of Psychology. It surveys such areas as basic research design and quantification in the behavioral sciences, growth and development throughout the life cycle, cognition and learning, motivation and emotion, personality and conflict, maladaptive behavior, adjustment, and mental health. The course integrates the cultural, ethnic and gender factors influencing human actions and thus provides an important global framework for enhancing the students understanding of behavior, behavior change, and cognitive processes. This course is the prerequisite for several psychology courses.

Special Topics: (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, Day and Time Flexible); Instructor will work with the Department Chair to propose a topic of current interest in the field of Psychology that is in their area of expertise. Course prerequisite: PSY100.


Requirements:

• A minimum of a master's degree in psychology (Ph.D. or ABD preferred); teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach in-person on the Newport campus on the days and at the times listed above.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu