Adjunct Faculty - Forensic Psychology

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Adjunct Faculty - Forensic Psychology Salary Range: $3,250.00 - $3,250.00 Commission Level: Position Type: Adjunct Education Level: Master's Degree Travel Percentage: Category: Faculty Description Part-time Forensic Psychology Instructor The Social Sciences/Psychology Program in the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences at Lasell University is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Forensic Psychology for the Spring semester. Lasell offers majors in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Science with a focus on combining professional skill development with strong academics. Course Description: This course deals with the application of psychological knowledge to the judicial process and the criminal justice system. Topics covered include effects of defendant, juror and case characteristics on verdicts, variables affecting eyewitness accuracy, identification and testimony, and the role of forensic psychologists in competency and criminal responsibility assessments as well as criminal profiling. Prerequisite: CJ 201 or PSYC 101. Modality/Timing: This is an online, asynchronous course offered through the Canvas Learning Management System. Responsibilities and Duties: Design and provide instructional materials including video and assignments for all sessions utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning. Live sessions are encouraged but not required. 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 and timely communications with students via email and phone (within 24 hours) Keep accurate records of student progress (grades) and complete mid-semester and final grade reports. Provide meaningful, qualitative, and timely feedback to students on a regular basis Qualifications A willingness to incorporate the college's Connected Learning Philosophy into the course as well as a master's degree (doctoral degree preferred) in Forensic Psychology or a related field are required. Career-relevant experience as well as online teaching experience is a plus as is familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems. As an institution, Lasell is committed to creating an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the career readiness and overall well-being of our students and seek faculty who share this commitment. 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. To apply, visit https://paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/AE469E23D63EE01425E773C19A546C6B/jobs/595362 je-08b06176a3a54bd187e4e66e8392ae3b

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