Adjunct - Psychology

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in assigned discipline
• Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction (in-person, hybrid, or online as assigned)
• Office hours need to be available for at least one additional hour per week for each course taught, to advise students concerning their coursework
• Affirmative action and diversity initiatives
• Maintain regular communication with students and department leadership
• Honour university academic policies and integrity standards

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Psychology or Counseling
• Demonstrated expertise or professional experience in the subject area
• Strong communication and instructional skills
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student success

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate with previous teaching experience
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience with learning management systems and online teaching platforms
• Professional licensure or industry certifications (where applicable)
• Experience working with diverse and first-generation student populations

Application Process

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Letter of application/cover letter
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max)
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
• List of three professional references and their contact information

Important Note

Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file.

Due to Volume of Applications Received

Only applications that include all required materials outlined above will be considered.

Compensation/Benefits

• Adjuncts receive remuneration on a semester basis, and ranges from $1,200/credit hour
• May make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan

Employment is Contingent Upon Successful Completion of a Background Check and Employment Verification, and Other Role Related Requirements Such as Motor Vehicle and/or Drug Screening

Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.