Job Description

Fall 2024 Adjunct Faculty EDAD 803-01
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Aug 15, 2024
Deadline:
Description:Per course adjunct faculty for the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program's course, EDAD 803-01.
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
EDAD 803 - Elective Seminar: Social Psychology of Stereotypes and Prejudice (3 credits)
Meeting days/times:
Saturdays (in person): 1:30-4:00pm on 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7
Wednesdays (online): 6:00-8:00pm on 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/27
In this doctoral seminar, students explore the psychological dimensions of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Through readings and discussion of research-based (empirical) literature, the class examines beliefs about members of social groups (stereotypes), evaluations of group members (prejudice), and behaviors toward members of social groups based on their group membership (discrimination). Also covered are strategies for mitigating prejudice and discrimination. Students will conduct a comprehensive literature review on a specific research question related to stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Social Psychology or closely related field, Experience teaching advanced doctoral-level courses.
Preferred Qualifications
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and equity, that ensures candidates understand pedagogical approaches that recognize the importance of supporting all students, especially students from historically underserved communities.
Must be a resident of California.
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