Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Hamden, CT
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Department of Psychology at Quinnipiac University is seeking part-time faculty members to teach various undergraduate psychology courses starting in Fall 2025. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction in both day and evening classes, contributing to the academic community, and supporting student learning and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Implementing a common course syllabus or developing and/or updating a course syllabus as applicable.
- Posting the syllabus to Blackboard.
- Preparing lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
- Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
- Meeting all scheduled classes at the times published in the course schedule.
- Being responsive to student needs, including holding at least one office hour per week per course.
- Notifying your department chair or program director in advance and arranging for coverage in the unusual event that you cannot be present at a scheduled class.
- Checking Quinnipiac email frequently to stay current with all communications.
- Completing mandatory training within the time frame identified as defined by Human Resources.
Requirements
- A minimum of an MS degree in Psychology is required.
- Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
- Evidence of recent effective teaching.
- Experience in the use of instructional technologies, especially Blackboard.
- Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in teaching a range of psychology courses.
- Familiarity with online teaching platforms and instructional technologies.
Benefits
- Part-time faculty position with flexible scheduling options.
- Opportunity to engage with a diverse student body.
- Access to university resources and professional development opportunities.
