Position Title:

Internship Coordinator & Professional Lecturer of Psychology

Department/School:

School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$65,000 - $75,000

Job Summary:

The psychology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist College invites applications for the Internship Coordinator and Professional Lecturer of Psychology to begin the fall of 2024.

This position places all psychology majors at internship sites and serves as the liaison with all site supervisors. They will monitor all students, and serve as the instructor of record for all sections of internship (PSYC487-PSYC490) and will determine grades of Pass or No Credit at the end of each semester. They provide orientation for students, and supervisors as needed, and insure that contracts have been secured with appropriate supervisors. They work to develop new internship opportunities for our students.

We are excited to announce the opening in fall of 2024 of the fully renovated Dyson building which will include multiple distinct psychology labs. There will be dedicated space for small, medium, and large running rooms; equipment to support investigating areas such as cognitive, social and developmental psychological phenomenon; separate areas for meeting with undergraduate research assistants and much more.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in a related field (such as Mental Health Counseling or Social Work). Experience supervising staff or student interns.

Essential Functions:

• Support students in securing internship placements
• Serve as liaison with all internship sites, monitoring students and intervening if needed to support student or supervisor needs
• Provide orientation sessions every semester for students
• Assign grades at the end of each semester for all psychology internship placements
• Secure MOUs as needed
• Maintain and update the website regarding internship
• Find new internship opportunities
• Participation in departmental activities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as a supervisor in a community agency. Established relationships with a variety of psychology-related organizations. College level teaching experience is preferred.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The psychology department is home to 16 full-time faculty as well as several, valued, part-time faculty. The department offers an undergraduate psychology major and minor and supports graduate programs in clinical mental health counseling and school psychology. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied fieldwork.

The Psychology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable and inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and the Marist College Diversity Leadership Institute.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and internship coordination.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.