Psychology Instructor or Adjunct Assistant Professor

Job Description

INSTRUCTOR or ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

PSY
3410 AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY:

This 3-credit course will review concepts, procedures, and research related to autism, intellectual disability (), and other developmental disabilities from a psychological, educational, and biomedical perspective. This course will cover a range of topics including etiology, assessment, the development of language and communication, social development, challenging behavior, family support, community integration, psychological interventions, comprehensive programs, psychopharmacology, legal issues, and public policy.

In addition, this course will provide students with a broad range of information regarding research and applied behavioral sciences. Knowledge of autism, , and developmental disabilities will be important for future applied behavior analysts, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, special education teachers, regular education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, developmental pediatricians, social workers, policymakers and education/disability lawyers.

The Institution:

St. John's established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

Commitment to Inclusion:

As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Division/Department Information:

The Department of Psychology exemplifies St. John's University'score values(Truth; Love; Respect; Opportunity; Excellence; and Service) and its Vincentian mission. The department is committed to academic excellence, operates in accord with accepted ethical principles and with respect for individual rights and dignity, is committed to service to the community, and demonstrates through its research, teaching, and clinical training an appreciation of the importance of cultural diversity.

The Psychology Department offers anundergraduatemajorand minor in Psychology. We also offer acombinedB.A./M.A. in Psychology, as well as combined degrees with Criminology and Justiceand Business Administration.

We also offer the following graduate programs:

• Psychology (M.A.)

• School Psychology (M.S.)

• School Psychology (Psy.D.)

• Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

• Forensic Psychology (Certificate)

Responsibilities:

• Guide students to work collaboratively on all phases of research projects (literature reviews, hypothesis development, IRB submissions, data collection/management/analysis, submission of abstracts to local and national conferences).

Qualifications:

• MA in Psychology or related fields including Data Analytics.

• Strong skills and knowledge about research design, implementation, and data analysis.

• High level writing and reasoning skills.

• Ideally, the instructor will have taken the course previously.

• Must be able to work with other instructors running other sections.

Application Process:

• CV is required with minimum of Master's Degree for Instructor level and Phd or Psyd for Adjunct Assistant Professor level.

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• Contact = Dr Ernest Hodges, Psychology Chairperson (hodgese).

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the per credit salary range for this position is $1803.00 -$1906. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education