Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Part-time Psychology Instructor

The Social Sciences department at Lasell University is seeking an instructor for our 3-credit introductory Psychology course called Psychological Perspectives.

In this course students learn to think like psychologists as they study classic and contemporary topics in human behavior feeling and thought. Students learn to apply psychological perspectives of thought including biological cognitive sociocultural humanistic psychodynamic and behaviorist to better understand the human experience. Students will learn to use these perspectives to explore how individual behavior is influenced by and influences ones biology family community and society. Topics may include human development personality psychopathology human relationships language memory perceptual processes and intelligence among others.

Days/Times: Two section classes are available for the Spring semester 2026. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach both on campus.

• Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 Am12:15 pm.
• Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 pm 1:45 pm.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide a syllabus and course outline to students that clearly communicates course learning outcomes.
• Align some course assignments with program and core curriculum learning goals and provide student work samples for college assessment purposes (sample assignments available)
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hours each week (remote or in person).
• Incorporate Canvas (online learning platform) into the course.
• Keep accurate records of student progress (grades) and complete mid-semester and final grade reports.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related field are required (doctoral degree preferred).

A willingness to incorporate the colleges Connected Learning Philosophy into the course as well asa masters degree in a related field are required (doctoral degree preferred). Career-relevant experience such as counseling research and/or statistics is a plus. Some of these courses are part of our general education core curriculum in addition to major requirements; thus the successful candidate will have experience teaching students from a variety of majors and be willing to collaborate with other instructors on core curriculum and major-specific learning goals. Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems a plus.

As an institution Lasell is committed to creating an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment. We are dedicated to enhancing our employees intercultural competence and sensitivity in fulfilling their roles and interacting with students and employees who are broadly diverse with regard to various aspects of identity such as race ethnicity ability status socioeconomic status sexual orientation gender identity and expression nationality and religion. Candidates who share this commitment to increasing diversity equity and inclusion on our campus are encouraged to apply.

Lasell University is an equal opportunity employer.