What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Psychology (DuBois) position at Mount Aloysius College?
Current Opening
Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate coursework in our Psychology Program. Opportunities are available to teach one or more sections of PSYC 101 General Psychology on an Adjunct basis during the Fall 2026 semester in person at our DuBois location during the day or evening across the 15-week semester. Additional opportunities may become available to teach undergraduate general education CORE courses in person at our DuBois site during the Spring 2027 semester.
Adjunct Faculty at Mount Aloysius College may participate in our retirement savings plan, and are eligible for limited tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you also receive complimentary access to our wellness center/gym, are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and have access to various employee discounts.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology or related field required. Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience at the collegiate level required, preferably teaching introductory psychology courses. An equivalent combination of applicable teaching experience and education will be considered. Must have mastery of diverse psychological content and the ability to relate concepts to everyday experiences, be able to engage students in the discipline and the learning process through a range of teaching methods using appropriate technology, and be supportive and adaptable while helping students achieve high academic standards. Must be reliable, willing to learn new content and pedagogical techniques, and have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System, or a similar LMS, to create an interactive, student-centered learning environment in the classroom and support continued learning outside the classroom is preferred.
Adjunct appointments are single-semester opportunities only, with no guarantee of future appointments.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.
Commitment to Diversity
Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.
Application Instructions
Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities. All applicants should submit a resume with an accompanying cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.
Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” seeks qualified candidates to teach undergraduate coursework in our Psychology Program. Opportunities are available to teach one or more sections of PSYC 101 General Psychology on an Adjunct basis during the Fall 2026 semester in person at our DuBois location during the day or evening across the 15-week semester. Additional opportunities may become available to teach undergraduate general education CORE courses in person at our DuBois site during the Spring 2027 semester.
Adjunct Faculty at Mount Aloysius College may participate in our retirement savings plan, and are eligible for limited tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you also receive complimentary access to our wellness center/gym, are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and have access to various employee discounts.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology or related field required. Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience at the collegiate level required, preferably teaching introductory psychology courses. An equivalent combination of applicable teaching experience and education will be considered. Must have mastery of diverse psychological content and the ability to relate concepts to everyday experiences, be able to engage students in the discipline and the learning process through a range of teaching methods using appropriate technology, and be supportive and adaptable while helping students achieve high academic standards. Must be reliable, willing to learn new content and pedagogical techniques, and have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System, or a similar LMS, to create an interactive, student-centered learning environment in the classroom and support continued learning outside the classroom is preferred.
Adjunct appointments are single-semester opportunities only, with no guarantee of future appointments.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.
Commitment to Diversity
Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.
Application Instructions
Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities. All applicants should submit a resume with an accompanying cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.
Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer