Psychology - Adjunct Instructor

Sacred Heart University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach a variety of undergraduate psychology courses.

The Department of Psychology houses the largest undergraduate program at Sacred Heart University, serving approximately 500 full-time psychology majors, 30 part-time majors, and more than 300 minors. The department offers both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in psychology, along with several accelerated and dual-degree pathways.

Students receive a strong foundation in psychological science, research methodology, and the diverse areas of the discipline. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through faculty-student research collaborations, service-learning opportunities, internships, and study-abroad courses.

Courses may be offered in person, asynchronously online, or in a hybrid format that combines weekly in-person instruction with online coursework. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to teach in-person or hybrid courses.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned undergraduate psychology courses in accordance with established course objectives and departmental expectations
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Provide students with timely feedback and maintain regular communication throughout the course
• Collaborate with the Department Chair and faculty as appropriate
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with the assigned course modality

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field is required
• A Ph.D. is preferred; ABD candidates will also be considered
• College-level teaching experience is preferred
• Experience teaching in-person, hybrid, or asynchronous online courses is desirable
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to creating a collegial and supportive environment in which all members of the University community can thrive and succeed

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and relevant examples from courses taught (if applicable).

In the letter of interest, applicants should specify:

• Courses or subject areas of interest
• Preferred course modality: in person, asynchronously online, or hybrid
• Availability to teach in-person or hybrid courses

Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to provide one formal letter of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Deirdre Yeater, Department Chair, yeaterd@sacredheart.edu.