Instructor - Psychology jobs in Newark, NJ

Title:
University Lecturer in Psychology and/or Social Psychology

Department:
Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To:
Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a University Lecturer (non-tenure track position) specializing in psychology and/or social psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to to the department's commitment to delivering dynamic and innovative introductory undergraduate courses in psychology with the potential opportunity to also teach in their area of specialization. An interest and ability to contribute to one of the department's degree programs in Cyberpsychology and Communication and Media would be beneficial.

Essential Functions:
The position requires prior experience teaching psychology and/or social psychology at the university level and demonstrated success through course evaluations, peer assessment, or other means. Candidates should have appreciation for the distinct instructional requirements of a public polytechnic university that encompasses the full range of engineering disciplines, as well as computer and data science, applied science, business management, and architecture and design.

-Duties will include delivering four courses, face to face, in psychology and/or social psychology per semester and advising students.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages state-of-the art pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technologically intensive university and applicants should evince how they will participate in the pursuit of a mission of continuous educational innovation. Candidates must abide by the university's core values, which include excellence, integrity, civility, social responsibility, diversity, and communication.
- Master's degree in psychology or social psychology. PhD preferred.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Key criteria for selection will include the capacity to teach social and/or social to diverse student populations and to contribute to the instructional activities of a large and robust department that is part of a polytechnic university. Application packages should include a letter outlining background and expertise, a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page statement of teaching interests, a 1-2 page diversity statement, and the names and contact information of three references.

Candidates are invited to send queries to the HSS Department Chair, Dr. Maurie Cohen at mcohen@njit.edu. Please use "University Lecturer - Psychology/Social Psychology" in the subject field. As part of its 2025 Strategic Plan, the New Jersey Institute of Technology is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply for this opportunity. Review of applications will begin on XXXX, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.