Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Psychology

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Job Description

The Department of Psychology is seeking adjunct faculty to teach two sections of Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 103) for the Fall 2025 semester.

Course Schedule

• Introduction to Psychology I – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:05 – 10:00 AM
• Introduction to Psychology I – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:10 – 11:05 AM

Semester Dates: Monday, August 18, 2025 – Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Modality: In-person
Office Hours: Two (2) hours per week, in-person or remote

Course Description – Introduction to Psychology I (PSYC 103) (3 Credits)

This course provides students with a fundamental grasp of the research, principles, and theories of psychology. Students will acquire a better understanding of their behavior through such topics as development, learning, memory, personality, social behavior, abnormal behavior and therapy.

• Graduate degree (M.A or Ph.D.) in Psychology
• Teaching experience in higher education

The allotted compensation per credit is $1000