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Adjunct Faculty - Psychology and Neuroscience - Emmanuel College

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Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursing foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu. The department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Emmanuel College is seeking adjunct faculty for the Spring 2024 semester to teach one section of the following courses: Please include courses you are available to teach in a cover letter Psych 2209 Physiological Bases of Behavior Biological psychology, also called behavioral neuroscience or physiological psychology, is the study of the physiological bases of behavior. Biological psychology is concerned primarily with the relationship between psychological processes (behavior) and the underlying physiological events (brain)-or, in other words, the mind-body phenomenon. Its focus is the function of the brain and the rest of the nervous system in behavior (e.g. thinking, learning, perception). Biological psychology also provides a framework for normal brain functioning, allowing us to begin to understand changes associated with brain disorders such as depression or schizophrenia. This introductory level course will include topics such as: structure and function of the nervous system, development and plasticity of the brain throughout the lifespan, processing of sensory information by the brain, learning and memory, and how the brain and nervous system interact with the body and the environment to influence behavior or result in brain disorders. Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 - 5:45PM Psych 2403 Adolescent Development This course studies the physical, cognitive, social and moral development from the onset of adolescence to young adulthood. The influence of heredity, family, culture, school and peers will be discussed, including common adolescent problems as well as adolescent psychopathological disorders. Special emphasis will be placed on the characteristics and needs of early adolescents and the role of professionals in adolescent assessment, coordination and education. Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:05 - 4:20PM Psych 2304 Adulthood and Aging This course offers a comprehensive view of the research and theory pertaining to the developmental tasks of adulthood and the later adult years. The focus is on normal adjustment processes, both biological and psychological, from young adulthood, through mid-life, to the end stages of life. Topics will include the biological process of aging, changes in emotional and cognitive functions, relationships, parenting, mid-life crises, life choices as to occupation and retirement, coping and adaptation. Days and times: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00PM Psych 3601 Counseling Theories and Techniques This course provides an introduction to the theories and techniques of behavior change and psychotherapy. Students will be exposed to various schools of thought, with greater emphasis on empirically validated treatments. Specific skills in interviewing and clinical techniques will be learned through role-plays and classroom 290 Psychology Emmanuel College Course Descriptions for Arts and Sciences demonstrations. Days and times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:15PM Candidates should possess a minimum of a Master's degree in a related field and preferably have experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Please remember to note the courses available to teach in your cover letter Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community. A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a personal equity statement, and contact information for three references. Your personal equity statement should reflect your values as they relate to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please include any initiatives you have undertaken and your personal and professional goals as it relates to DEIB. Click Here to Apply http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173586 Click Here to Apply http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173586	3/12/2024

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Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursing foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.

The department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Emmanuel College is seeking adjunct faculty for the Spring 2024 semester to teach one section of the following courses:

**Please include courses you are available to teach in a cover letter**

Psych 2209 Physiological Bases of Behavior

Biological psychology, also called behavioral neuroscience or physiological psychology, is the study of the physiological bases of behavior. Biological psychology is concerned primarily with the relationship between psychological processes (behavior) and the underlying physiological events (brain)-or, in other words, the mind-body phenomenon. Its focus is the function of the brain and the rest of the nervous system in behavior (e.g. thinking, learning, perception). Biological psychology also provides a framework for normal brain functioning, allowing us to begin to understand changes associated with brain disorders such as depression or schizophrenia. This introductory level course will include topics such as: structure and function of the nervous system, development and plasticity of the brain throughout the lifespan, processing of sensory information by the brain, learning and memory, and how the brain and nervous system interact with the body and the environment to influence behavior or result in brain disorders.

Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 - 5:45PM

Psych 2403 Adolescent Development

This course studies the physical, cognitive, social and moral development from the onset of adolescence to young adulthood. The influence of heredity, family, culture, school and peers will be discussed, including common adolescent problems as well as adolescent psychopathological disorders. Special emphasis will be placed on the characteristics and needs of early adolescents and the role of professionals in adolescent assessment, coordination and education.

Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:05 - 4:20PM

Psych 2304 Adulthood and Aging

This course offers a comprehensive view of the research and theory pertaining to the developmental tasks of adulthood and the later adult years. The focus is on normal adjustment processes, both biological and psychological, from young adulthood, through mid-life, to the end stages of life. Topics will include the biological process of aging, changes in emotional and cognitive functions, relationships, parenting, mid-life crises, life choices as to occupation and retirement, coping and adaptation.

Days and times: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00PM

Psych 3601 Counseling Theories and Techniques

This course provides an introduction to the theories and techniques of behavior change and psychotherapy. Students will be exposed to various schools of thought, with greater emphasis on empirically validated treatments. Specific skills in interviewing and clinical techniques will be learned through role-plays and classroom 290 Psychology Emmanuel College Course Descriptions for Arts and Sciences demonstrations.

Days and times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:15PM

Candidates should possess a minimum of a Master's degree in a related field and preferably have experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

**Please remember to note the courses available to teach in your cover letter**

Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a personal equity statement, and contact information for three references. Your personal equity statement should reflect your values as they relate to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please include any initiatives you have undertaken and your personal and professional goals as it relates to DEIB.

Click Here to Apply
http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173586

Click Here to Apply
http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173586

3/12/2024

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