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Adjunct Professor of Workplace Psychology

Position Number: 6354718
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Adjunct Professor of Workplace Psychology

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 202300021

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: SSHS

Opening Date: 7/3/2025

Closing Date

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ADJ

Description

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world's most dynamic job markets.

With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo's award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.

Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger's, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media's Military Friendly rankings.

At Ramapo, students don't just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.

Working at Ramapo

Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For," where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives every day.

At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.

Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.

Examples of Duties

Job Summary

Adjunct instructor needed to teach Workplace Psychology at Ramapo College

The Adjunct Professor will teach a course that examines the field of lndustrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. I-O Psychology is the scientific study of psychological theory and research applied to the workplace.

The goals of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology field include: helping employees perform better at their jobs as well as enjoy their jobs more.

These two general themes will be discussed in the course as well as specific topics which include: recruiting and hiring employees, leadership, teamwork, training and development, psychological testing, performance appraisal, employee motivation, and stress in the workplace.

The course is designed to benefit anyone who will ever have a job, regardless of whether you want to be an I-O Psychologist or not. Fulfills requirement for Psychology major and Human Resources minor.

Adjuncts are hired on an as needed basis.

Compensation:
Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Semesters- $2,100 per credit

Organizational Security Responsibilities: This position requires adherence to the organization's information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Minimum Education Required: Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Master's degree.

Preferred Education: Doctoral degree

Minimum Knowledge RequiredComprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning and international and intercultural understanding. Ramapo is also committed to fostering a community that inspires a culture of inclusivity. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings and other programs. Ramapo's environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, and respectful of freedom of expression.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/4011877/adjunct-professor-of-workplace-psychology

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