Position Title:

Internship Coordinator & Lecturer of Psychology

Department/School:

Psychology Department , School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The psychology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist College invites applications for the Internship Coordinator and Lecturer of Psychology to begin the fall 2025.

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 ensure that contracts have been secured with appropriate supervisors. They work to develop new internship opportunities for our students and provide professional development opportunities for new and potential supervisors.

The person who takes this position will be joining us in the newly renovated Dyson Center where they will have an office to hold on-campus meetings with students as well as the opportunity to work remotely. The psychology department has a well-established network of nearly 100 sites throughout the mid-Hudson valley.

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 and undergraduate advising
• Organizing professional development opportunities for supervisors and interns

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 University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 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.
  • University 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 University.

About the Department/School:

The psychology department is home to 17 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 University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. 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 University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University 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 University 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 University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University 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 University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University 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.