Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

About LeMoyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.

Job Description:

Le Moyne College, a primarily undergraduate institution in Syracuse, NY, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning in August 2023. We seek a colleague with strong interest in undergraduate teaching within a liberal arts setting, who is able to teach a wide range of Psychology courses, and has knowledge of pedagogies informed by psychological education research. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load and involves academic advising of students in the major.  The successful candidate will be asked to teach courses focused on social or group dynamics, such as Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, or Stereotypes and Prejudice, as well as other courses consistent with their area of expertise.

About the Department

Psychology is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts & Sciences at Le Moyne. We have a very active Psychology Club and chapter of Psi Chi. We also have an internship program with full academic year placements for our undergraduate students.  We highly value undergraduate student-faculty research and faculty regularly present with undergraduate student co-authors at regional, national, and international conferences.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess:

• Have completed a PhD in Psychology (ABD's will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2023).
• Have a strong record of undergraduate teaching

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

•  Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.
•  Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
• Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
• Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

Le Moyne Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
• Generous tuition coverage
• Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
• 12 paid holidays (In addition to paid time off the week between Christmas and New Years)
• Generous time off package 
• 35 hour work weeks

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

• A cover letter addressing the requirements listed above
• A curriculum vitae
• One pdf document addressing research interests and teaching philosophy.  You should also include a diversity statement that describes your ability to contribute to the advancement of diversity and inclusivity at Le Moyne, outlining your support for students from diverse backgrounds and your use of inclusive pedagogy.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation sent electronically to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu with the subject line of "Visiting Psychology".

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.