Adjunct ProfessorRemote Psychology Public Policy and Law SFS Candidate Pool 1

The School of Forensic Studies at Alliant University is dedicated to graduating rigorously educated and trained professionals who impact society public opinion and policy by applying forensic behavioral science in the service of preventing, investigating, and mitigating conflict and violence.

Alliant programs share a common approach to education and training, effectively adapting theoretical principles to real-world situations and supporting students to strengthen their professional identities as ethical, effective, and compassionate forensic practitioners.

Adjunct faculty are needed for dissertation committees. The PhD program in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law is a fully online program. There are occasional synchronous meetings required of adjunct faculty.

You can learn more about the School of Forensic Studies by visiting https://www.alliant.edu/schools/school-of-forensic-studies. If you are interested in joining our team of experts or have other questions about our program, please contact us at csfsinfo@alliant.edu.

Application Description Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Starting Salary $36 hourly (approximate).

The following are the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications that Alliant requires from applicants for an adjunct professor position:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, scholarship, mentoring, and supervision.
• Dissertation or doctoral project support, guidance, review, and revision.
• Assessment and evaluation of students.
• Mentoring and advising students.

Required Skills

• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees, as well as various academic departments.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused, and student-centered.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support student success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Minimum Requirements for the PhD program in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

• Education: A doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in the areas of specialization and expertise.

Other Desirable Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the doctoral level.
• Experience teaching statistics and/or research methods to doctoral students.
• Experience serving as a dissertation chair or committee member.
• Experience teaching criminal or civil law or legal research to graduate students.
• Education or research in media psychology or the effects of media consumption.
• Education and/or experience in Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management.