Lecturer in Psychology (Syracuse University )

Posting Details Job # 078190 Job Title Part-Time Faculty - PSY 614 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior Spring 2025 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range $1,420 - $1,800 per credit hour Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status Hours As determined by department/chair Job Type Part-time Rank PTI/Adjunct Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code UA Job Description The Psychology Department is seeking at part-time instructor to teach PSY 614 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior during the Spring 2025 semester. Course Description: This course is intended to provide a scientific basis for students understanding of cognition and affect, and how both of these impact/relates to typical and atypical development through classic and contemporary readings. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. Qualifications Preferred qualifications for the position include a doctoral degree in school psychology or a related field. Job Specific Qualifications Students in the program develop doctoral-level, discipline-specific knowledge in the basic content areas in scientific psychology, which include affective, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of behavior. Each basic content area is described in the sections below. Responsibilities A part-time instructor to teach one required graduate course during the Spring 2025 (i.e., PSY 614 – Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior) semester. The course is required as part of the doctoral degree in School Psychology and provides graduate students with discipline-specific knowledge in the basic content areas in scientific psychology, which include affective and cognitive aspects of behavior by covering topics such as affect, mood, emotion, learning, memory, thought processes, and decision-making. It is anticipated that all second-, third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the school psychology program (n = 10) will enroll in the course. Preferred qualifications for the position include having a doctoral degree in school psychology or a related field. Additional Responsibilities include: Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date. Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty. Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools/Equipment Not Applicable Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107684 Job Posting Date 01/06/2025 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents Reference List Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). How did you first find out about this position? sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website) Syracuse University HR Recruiter Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor) SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center) Women’s Opportunity Center Jubilee Homes Syracuse Northeast Community Center Interfaith Works JobPlus Syracuse.com Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium) InsideHigherEd.com Indeed.com DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website) LinkedIn Job Posting Facebook Job Fair Search Firm Referred by an SU Employee Other If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position. (Open Ended Question) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Posting Details

Job #    078190
Job Title    Part-Time Faculty - PSY 614 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior Spring 2025
Location    Syracuse, NY
Pay Range    $1,420 - $1,800 per credit hour

Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status
Hours
As determined by department/chair
Job Type    Part-time
Rank    PTI/Adjunct
Campus    Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code    UA

Job Description
The Psychology Department is seeking at part-time instructor to teach PSY 614 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior during the Spring 2025 semester.

Course Description: This course is intended to provide a scientific basis for students understanding of cognition and affect, and how both of these impact/relates to typical and atypical development through classic and contemporary readings.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications for the position include a doctoral degree in school psychology or a related field.
Job Specific Qualifications
Students in the program develop doctoral-level, discipline-specific knowledge in the basic content areas in scientific psychology, which include affective, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of behavior. Each basic content area is described in the sections below.
Responsibilities
A part-time instructor to teach one required graduate course during the Spring 2025 (i.e., PSY 614 – Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior) semester. The course is required as part of the doctoral degree in School Psychology and provides graduate students with discipline-specific knowledge in the basic content areas in scientific psychology, which include affective and cognitive aspects of behavior by covering topics such as affect, mood, emotion, learning, memory, thought processes, and decision-making. It is anticipated that all second-, third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the school psychology program (n = 10) will enroll in the course. Preferred qualifications for the position include having a doctoral degree in school psychology or a related field.
Additional Responsibilities include: Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

    Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
    Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
    Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
    Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
    Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
    Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
    Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
    Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
    Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link    https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107684
Job Posting Date    01/06/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled    Yes
Priority Consideration
Job Category    Faculty
Message to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Resume/CV
    Cover Letter

Optional Documents

    Reference List

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    *How did you first find out about this position?
        sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
        Syracuse University HR Recruiter
        Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
        SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
        Women’s Opportunity Center
        Jubilee Homes
        Syracuse Northeast Community Center
        Interfaith Works
        JobPlus
        Syracuse.com
        Chronicle of Higher Education
        HigherEdJobs.com
        HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
        InsideHigherEd.com
        Indeed.com
        DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
        LinkedIn Job Posting
        Facebook
        Job Fair
        Search Firm
        Referred by an SU Employee
        Other
    If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

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