Adjunct Instructor- Graduate Course in Ethics and Professionalism

Adjunct Instructor- Graduate Course in Ethics and Professionalism Daemen University - 4.2 Amherst, NY Job Details Part-time $2,800 - $3,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Working with post-secondary students Doctoral degree in clinical psychology Professional ethics Working with graduate students Doctoral degree in counseling psychology Mid-level Master's degree Teaching psychology Doctor of Philosophy Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Doctoral degree in psychology Ph.D. in Psychology Psychology Teaching law Full Job Description Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Purpose of Role This position requires preparation to teach a course to graduate students related to Ethics and Professional Issues in the field of Health Psychology. The course is a required course for graduate students in a Health Psychology Master's program which prepares them to understand and apply the APA Code of Ethics, as well as relevant New York State and federal laws, in professional roles within physical and mental health care settings. Emphasizing the concept of positive ethics, the course goes beyond teaching minimum legal and ethical requirements, encouraging students to develop moral sensitivity and apply aspirational ethical principles. Through this approach, students will learn to navigate complex professional issues with a commitment to promoting well-being and acting in the best interests of those they serve.

Ethics and Professionalism:

This course is a required course for graduate students in a Health Psychology Master's program which prepares them to understand and apply the APA Code of Ethics, as well as relevant New York State and federal laws, in professional roles within physical and mental health care settings. Emphasizing the concept of positive ethics, the course goes beyond teaching minimum legal and ethical requirements, encouraging students to develop moral sensitivity and apply aspirational ethical principles. Through this approach, students will learn to navigate complex professional issues with a commitment to promoting well-being and acting in the best interests of those they serve. Required Qualifications A Ph.D. in Health Psychology or a related applied field of psychology (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology) is preferred, but we will consider a Master's degree level applicant with extensive, verifiable professional experience in the field.