Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Jungian Psychology

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty: PSYB
330 - Introduction to Jungian Psychology
No. of Positions to Fill 1-2 sections
Department/Program:
Psychology 11100

Work Location:

Arapahoe Campus

Reports to:

Chair of Psychology
FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 15% (6 hrs/week)
Compensation: $1,300 per credit

Final date to receive applications: 8/1 or until filled

Job Summary:
The Psychology Department seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach one section of the 3-credit undergraduate level course, PSYB
330 Introduction to Jungian Psychology, in the FALL semester of 2026, and will be taught in a fully in-person format.

Course Description:
A general introduction to the psychology of C.G. Jung, this course covers Jung's major contributions to dynamic psychology, including topics such as ego consciousness, complexes, libido theory, archetypes and the collective unconscious, persona and shadow, anima and animus, the self, individuation, synchronicity, active imagination, and dream analysis. Students are required to explore their own inner world and confront unconscious processes by maintaining a journal, sharing dreams, and working toward developing a "life myth."

Each class combines lecture, discussion, and process, in order to bring meaning and reality to Jung's concepts. Prerequisite: PSYB
101 or by permission of instructor. Open to students with 30+ credits.

Job Duties:

• Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.

• Teach with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of a 15-week semester for 3 hours each class. For the Fall 2026 semester, this class is scheduled to meet once weekly 11:45 am – 2:30 pm on Thursdays.

• Start with a recent version of the course syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit an updated course syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.

• Use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to provide students with course syllabus, assignments, and other resources as needed.

• Grade all assignments, provide feedback to students in a timely manner and submit final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.

• Provide one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment.

• Attend one faculty meeting per semester.

• Prepare a course syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.

• Obtain permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.

• Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field.

• Demonstrated familiarity with course content, professional ethics and teaching methods.

• An understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education/the workplace.

• Commitment to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.

• At least 1 year of experience teaching at the University level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field.

• 3 years teaching at the University level.

• A strong understanding of contemplative pedagogical approaches.

• Well-developed understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.

• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Faculty members spend most of their time in their classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a faculty member, you may spend extended periods in front of students and speaking as well as:

• Reading academic…