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Adjunct Faculty, Traditional Undergraduate Program, Psychology Department
Mount Saint Mary's University
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Posted: 09-Jul-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Internal Number: 4353032
Adjunct Faculty, Traditional Undergraduate Program, Psychology Department
The Psychology Department:
The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, offers Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctoral degrees across two campuses. One campus, Chalon, is on the Westside of Los Angeles while Doheny is near downtown Los Angeles. This opportunity is within the TUG program, which teaches primarily traditionally college-age women in a traditional M-F, 8 am - 9 pm format. Most classes are in-person on one of our two campuses in Los Angeles. The TUG psychology program seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty that share the University's and program's values.
General Responsibilities Because Mount Saint Mary's Psychology Department is committed to helping students achieve success with us and in their careers, we seek adjunct faculty members who are scholars as well as scholar-practitioners. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following:
Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the Psychology Department Chair and TUG Program Director;
Create a syllabus and course timeline for students each semester and post it online before class starts.
Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content;
Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
Guide students through their studies using active collaboration and active learning techniques.
Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilize rubrics effectively to assess student learning outcomes, and acknowledge student accomplishments.
Manage the online grading system weekly and utilize current technology in the performance of job duties;
Submit grades in a timely fashion;
Maintain a thorough and up-to-date subject-matter expertise in regular teaching field;
Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;
Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to successful applicants.
Job Requirements: Qualifications
Successful candidates should possess a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
The candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses related to psychology.
The candidate will be able to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
The candidate will be able to professionally interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the public.
Mount Saint Mary's University is an independent, Catholic, liberal arts university which provides a values-based undergraduate education for women, as well as innovative programs for professional men and women on two historic campuses in Los Angeles. The Mount is the only Catholic university primarily for women in the Western United States. It is also nationally recognized for its academic programs, its culturally diverse student body, and its focus on preparing the next generation of citizen leaders.