Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1602/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor of Psychology Department Name Psychology Department Academic or Calendar Year Academic School Name Other Position Overview Essential Duties

• Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including some combination of courses in the areas of behavioral health/clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, human learning, human development (child and/or aging), or critical psychology/social justice.
• Teach foundational psychology courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, or statistics courses.
• Maintain a program of research.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Provide academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in professional service activities at the departmental, college, community and/or national level.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: behavioral health/clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, human learning, human development (child and/or aging), or critical psychology/social justice.
• Knowledge about the needs of diverse student learners.
• Ability to conduct research or other scholarly activities.
• Ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate research.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related field. M.A./M.S. enrolled or not enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Psychology will be considered.
• College teaching experience and Research experience in psychology or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach a range of foundational courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, or statistics courses.
• Ability and commitment to involving students in research and/or scholarship.

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting with opportunities for online/hybrid formats.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A00060 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2026 Posting Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
• UNION ELIGIBILITY: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive year (Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.)
• There are no fringe benefits with this position.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related field. M.A./M.S. enrolled or not enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Psychology will be considered?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents