Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

About SUNY College at Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The College is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at SUNY Old Westbury regularly seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses as needed in the department.  The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. and B.S. degree in Psychology, and a minors in Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Social Work.  The major is deeply grounded in the scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior.  Completion of requirements for a Bachelor's degree in Psychology ensures that students have been given an extensive background in research methods and have been introduced to the basic areas of specialization within psychology.  Candidates for adjunct positions should have a record of high-quality teaching.

Currently, we are seeking adjuncts to teach the following courses in the Fall 2021 semester that runs from September 1, 2021 through December 22, 2021.

PY 4510 - Ecological Context - Monday and Wednesday 11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

This course explores the social and contextual determinants of human behavior. Taking the organism-environment system as our fundamental unit of analysis, students analyze the ways in which individuals shape and are shaped by their social, historical, cultural, environmental, and political context; how those contexts inform and intersect with constructions of race, gender, and class; and the ways in which context shapes life chances. Emphasis is placed on the application of social psychological concepts and theories to pressing social issues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology or ABD degree.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at:  https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com

Please indicate in your letter of application if you are available to teach during the day, evening, or both and course preference as well.

You will be contacted if and when a position becomes available that meets your qualifications.  Please note academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.