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Dickinson College
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology-1
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A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$84,611 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee's base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee's retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the "Apply" for this job link button above. Position Department Academics - Psychology Job Summary/Basic Function Adjunct faculty for 1 or more sections in Psychology Adjunct faculty are responsible for the synchronous teaching of one or more undergraduate courses in psychology. Successful candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment, and possess the ability to create inclusive learning experiences for an increasingly diverse student body. Psychology courses typically enroll up to 35 students. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering instruction, assessing student performance, maintaining accurate course records, and adhering to departmental and college policies. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold regular office hours to support students, respond to student inquiries in a timely manner, and provide academic guidance related to course content. Qualifications include a master's degree (completed or in progress) in psychology or a closely related field (doctoral degree preferred) and demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.