Affiliated Faculty, Psychology and Neuroscience

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601360

Position Title:

Affiliated Faculty, Psychology and Neuroscience

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Part-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

January 2027 - May 2027

Faculty Term:

Spring Semester Only

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Provost

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Wheaton College (MA) invites applications for a part-time affiliated instructor to teach one or more of the following courses in Psychology & Neuroscience during the Spring 2027 semester.

PSY 141 | Statistics for Social Sciences | T R 02:00 PM – 03:20
PM

This course introduces statistical methods used in behavioral and social science research. It is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of probability theory as well as the basic statistical techniques and procedures used by researchers in the social sciences. You will learn how to organize and present data, and how to select, run, and interpret various statistical tests. The course focuses on the use of statistical techniques as tools in the scientific process and will introduce students to SPSS, a common statistical analysis software for the social sciences. You will learn to critically evaluate research conclusions in the social science literature and in the popular press. Finally, you will be prepared to design and conduct quantitative research and clearly communicate your findings and conclusions.

PSY 222 | Cognition | TBD

A survey of scientific studies of everyday thinking, with particular attention to problem solving, reasoning and decision making. Serves as an introduction to cognitive neuroscience, which examines information processing in conjunction with its underlying neural mechanisms. Current experimental research will be incorporated into the classroom discussions.

PSY 232 | Social Psychology | M W 05:00 PM – 06:20 PM

An introduction to the systematic study of human social behavior.
Considers how people perceive and react to others and how they are affected by social situations. Topics include attitudes, prejudice, helping, aggression and interpersonal attraction.

PSY 233 | Lifespan Development | M W 03:30 PM – 04:50
PM
Examines theory and research on psychological development across the lifespan. We begin with an overview of developmental theories, approaches and research methods. We then explore thematically (e.g., by domain) the development of the individual through five major periods of life: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence, emerging and middle adulthood, and old age.

PSY 290 | Psychology of Women | TBD

Examines psychological theories and research about women and gender. Discusses similarities as well as gender differences and the multiple causes for those differences. Explores the ways in which ethnicity, class and sexual orientation interact with gender in the U.S.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that fosters

meaningful student-faculty interaction.

• Creating a course syllabus (with assistance, if desired) and

ensuring it is provided to students and posted on the course’s
Canvas site.

• Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other

required course materials before classes begin.

• Grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in

Canvas.

• Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student

needs.

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue

until the position is filled.

• Finalists will be contacted for an interview after their

applications have been reviewed. and will be asked to provide names and contact information for references.

• Candidates may be asked to provide references following the

interview.

• Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Office

of the Provost at Provost@wheatoncollege.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred
• Prior relevant teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. preferred

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton
College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and

benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5K/course. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.
Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the
Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

11/11/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

References

Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents