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Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer in the Psychology Department
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Position Number: 5113820
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer in the Psychology Department

Position Title:
Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer in the Psychology Department

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Salary will be between $62,820 and $66,720, based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

Purpose:

PURPOSE:
The Psychology Department at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic
university, invites applications for an Academic Year Adjunct Lecturer (2024-2025-year, non-tenure-track) in clinical and counseling psychology. Courses may include General Psychology, Psychopathology, and Personality. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of six courses, with at least one course in each quarter; fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2024. This position is for in-person instruction, however, the successful applicant may have to provide temporary online instruction should the county health or university health situation so require.

HIRING RANGE:
Salary will be between $62,820 and $66,720, based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience; benefits eligible.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Psychology or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Psychology or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
(2) Demonstrates excellence in teaching Psychology at the college level.
(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance
SCU goals of diversity and equity.
(2) Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of
undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING (95%) Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching
the assigned courses, including:
a. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and
prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in
presenting it effectively;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description
and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of
student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core
courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus
for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum
Committee;
g. Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students;
h. Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general
curriculum development.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Please upload a CV, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations from previous courses, a short cover letter and contact information for 3 references.

Date the ad will close: April 5, 2024

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.

Work Authorization:

Santa Clara University does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, azisser@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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