Job Description

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; 9 months, Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Psychology
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Psychology at Alma College, Alma, Michigan invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer of Psychology. This is a one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2025. The standard teaching load for this position is six units throughout the academic year and may include teaching in different modalities.
The department seeks a candidate with expertise in clinical or counseling psychology who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will teach courses in Psychopathology, Foundations of Psychology, and possibly Clinical Interviewing.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a Master's degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related area, for Instructor rank; Lecturers must have a Ph.D./Psy.D. The candidate must be able to teach Psychopathology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College-level teaching experience, experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations, and demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching is preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit electronically an Alma College application, a cover letter addressing the candidate's qualifications and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information (phone, email) of three references to the Alma College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs via the "Apply Now" button below. Review of applications will begin on May 19, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit [
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