The Social Sciences Program in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education at Lasell College is seeking both a Psychology and a Sociology instructor for part-time, face-to-face openings to teach our introductory level courses for the Spring, 2020 semester. Someone with the right background might be able to teach both.

PSYC101: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 - 10:50
SOC101: Wednesdays and Fridays 11 - 12:15

Note: We are also currently looking for an instructor to teach Experimental Design Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 - 12:15 with a lab Fridays 12 - 2.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide instruction for all sessions of assigned courses utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning.
• Provide a syllabus and course outline to students that clearly communicates course learning outcomes.
• Align some course assignments with departmental and college core curriculum goals learning goals and provide student work samples for college assessment purposes (sample assignments available)
• Maintain office hours each week.
• Incorporate Canvas (online learning platform) into the course - training is provided.
• Keep accurate records of student progress/grades and complete mid-semester and final grade reports.

Qualifications:
These courses are part of our general education core curriculum as well as being introductions to higher level coursework in the majors; 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. A willingness to incorporate the college's Connected Learning Philosophy into the course as well as a master's degree in a related field are required (doctoral degree preferred). Career-relevant experience such as counseling, social work or research is a plus. When applying, please specify which class or classes you are available to teach in your cover letter.

Course descriptions can be found on our website: http://www.lasell.edu/academics/academic-catalog/undergraduate-catalog/programs-of-study/psychology.html

Given Lasell's commitment to fostering an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in leading, managing, and advising employees and students 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.

We seek faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment here at Lasell. Employees who represent the various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.