Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jul 05, 2022
Deadline:

Description:Faculty Responsibilities

The Psychology Department at Saint Mary's College of California (Moraga) seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology (with a clinical/counseling and cross-cultural emphasis) for a one-year (AY 2022-23) position, which has the possibility of a one-year extension. Candidates must be able to teach introductory psychology, theories of counseling, and cross-cultural psychology. Preference for candidates who meet these requirements and who have also successfully taught Psychology within a liberal arts context. Departmental service is also required in this role, and will likely include responsibilities such as academic advising, teaching independent studies, orientation and admission events, etc. Some service to the broader College may also be expected. For further information, contact Jose Feito, Department Chair, at [email protected].

Background:
Saint Mary's College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and co-educational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment consistent with its liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian traditions. The De la Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff who value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring Saint Mary's heritage to life. Located on a stunning 420-acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and its high quality graduate programs, including business, education and leadership. Saint Mary's has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000 students, and the College's practices and policies reflect a commitment to inclusive excellence and a community in which all are valued, respected, and supported.



Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a PhD in Psychology or the equivalent and have relevant college-level teaching experience. Two or more years of successful teaching are preferable.

The College has been designated a Minority and Hispanic Serving Institution; many Saint Mary’s students are first-generation-to-college. Successful candidates must be able to engage and support students of color, women and other underrepresented groups, and will be interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity.



To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/109348jeid-4970d4bb081db94696fd038877476ebf