What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Psychology position at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
The Department of Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in Psychology. We are looking for someone who can specifically teach Psychopathology this coming Fall 2026.
The Department of Psychology seeks to enhance the intellectual and social growth of students and to develop a critical mindset for its students through academic rigor and a significant involvement in the learning process. The Department provides a plethora of opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, practice social research, enhance professional communication skills, develop a stronger sense of how to support well-being in your life, and improve awareness of global issues.
This adjunct position will require a teaching load of 4 credits for the spring semester. This course will be taught in-person (on campus) at St. Joseph's College; each course meets twice a week for 1 hour and 45 minutes per class.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Masters in Psychology; PhD preferred
Relevant teaching experience in Psychology
Commitment to using up-to-date and best practice pedagogical methods, including syllabus and curriculum design
Willingness to prioritize student learning and to form genuine connections with students
The following material must be included in your application:
A cover letter
A curriculum vitae
The names and contact details for 3 professional references
Applications will be considered incomplete if any of the materials above are missing. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until it is filled.
About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).
In order to be considered for the position, submit an application, resume, and cover letter electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.