Non-Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Title: Non-Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Psychology

Position Location: Hybrid

Salary: $91,237 - $107,332 per annum

Pending Budget approval for 2025-2026 fiscal year

General Description: The School of Psychology at Notre Dame de Namur University seeks a student-centered and pedagogically informed full-time Non-Tenure Track Assistant/ Associate Professor of Psychology. This is a 12-month faculty position working irregular hours during the Spring, Summer, and Fall, including afternoon, evening, and occasional weekends. The position includes teaching, leadership, academic, and university service, including teaching undergraduate courses with the option of teaching graduate courses in the School of Psychology as well as academic and administrative service to the SOP and NDNU.  Service includes directing SOP faculty development, including supporting faculty when teaching online and in-person courses to support academic excellence, aligning with best practices and meeting accreditation standards. Expertise in Canvas LMS and an ability to communicate well with a diverse group of School of Psychology faculty ranging in levels of familiarity with technology and various teaching pedagogies is required.

Job duties:

• Teach a variety of courses within the School of Psychology and any other departments as is applicable

• Collaborate with the SOP Dean on NDNU and SOP administrative tasks, including university and School service, serving on committees, engaging in writing program assessments, consulting interdepartmentally, and supporting student-led organizations.

• Provide additional, tailored support for all faculty teaching in the School of Psychology, both undergraduate and graduate, by offering group and 1:1 faculty development and training opportunities that are aligned with regulations, standards and goals set by CETL, WSCUC and SOP.

• Stay relevant and updated with teaching pedagogical practice in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.

• Stay relevant and updated with online teaching pedagogies and Canvas LMS

• Provide technical support and assistance throughout the course development and delivery process for School of Psychology Faculty teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Collaborate with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to ensure parallelism in accordance with WSCUC accreditation and standards.

• Collaborate with the NDNU admissions department and transfer admissions, supporting the evaluation of prospective students for the BA Psychology Degree Completion program.

• Hold high visibility in the community regarding admissions and recruiting efforts for the School of Psychology.

• Attend recruiting events such as college fairs and monthly virtual information sessions in addition to meeting with prospective students if needed.

• Respond to emails and admit students via Element451 and inquiries in a timely manner (within 24 hours).

• Organize course cycling and coordinate offerings

• Recommend for hiring and support Adjunct Faculty for the BA Psychology Degree Completion course offerings

• Collaborate closely with the NDNU Registrar to support NDNU re-entry students, degree evaluations, and graduation requirements

• Other administrative duties as may be assigned

Qualifications (Necessary):

• Doctoral Degree (PhD or EdD)

• Psychology background (Masters or PhD or PsyD)

• Experience working in faculty leadership position/s

• Experience working with Psychology Degree programs (undergraduate and/or graduate)

• Experience working with and/or teaching a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate, traditional and non-traditional, first-generation, transfer, and ESL students

• Expertise in online course development, pedagogy, and delivery

• High level of expertise in communicating with faculty in the development / training setting

• Responsiveness and flexibility to meet the Departmental and student needs of graduate and undergraduate students who work full-time and attend school during non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Other Qualifications (Highly Desirable):

• Compatible with the University and Department Mission and Philosophy

• Awareness of Clinical Psychology degree and licensure requirements

• Familiarity with the Board of Behavioral Sciences

• Familiarity with WSCUC accreditation standards

• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills interdepartmentally within a university and/or collegiate setting

• Experience interacting with undergraduate and graduate students in the college classroom context

Application Procedures: NDNU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse student population.  Please include information about your experiences working in a diverse environment, and what qualities you would bring to supporting the growth of our Department and inclusive excellence at NDNU. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference.

Application Due Date: February 1, 2025 – Offers pending budget approval for 2025-2026 fiscal year

EEOC Policy: 

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.