Psychology instructor Jobs in Newark, NJ

The Psychology Department at Seton Hall University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach an in-person course in Forensic Psychology starting January 2024. This 2000-level (, lower division) course is taught for students who are majors or minors in Psychology. In the Psychology Department, all new adjunct faculty are paired with full-time faculty mentors to help the individual develop their teaching through conversation and course observation. Additionally, all adjunct faculty at Seton Hall enjoy free access to on-campus fitness facilities.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States. It is home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. An exciting and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Teach one section of an in-person course in Forensic Psychology. This course will be scheduled in a once-a-week, evening time slot on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, as determined by the selected applicant’s availability. The course will be capped at 25-30 students and run from January 15, 2024, to the end of finals week May 14, 2024.

Required Qualifications :

A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field and graduate coursework in forensic psychology.

Desired Qualifications :

Prior university teaching experience

Salary Range :

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree

Exempt / Nonexempt : Exempt

Physical Demands : General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please include, via electronic submission, your cover letter. resume / curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), unofficial graduate transcipts, and the names and contact information for two references who could speak to your capabilities as an instructor. Questions about the position may be directed via email to the Chair of the Psychology Department : Dr. Kelly Goedert at K.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.