Adjunct: PsyD in Bio & Counseling Psychology

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Part Time Newtown, PA, US

Holy Family University is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded in 1954. The University is a private institution in the Catholic tradition with campus locations in Philadelphia and Newtown PA. The main campus is nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia that is vibrant and just minutes from the excitement of Center City.

The Newtown campus is located in Bucks County surrounded by nature and a step away from parks, farmers’ markets and great dining.

One of the best parts of Holy Family University is our welcoming atmosphere--and that's not by chance. Our mission centers on creating an environment that encourages all members to get to know one another, learn from one another, and experience a range of perspectives and worldviews. Our community is strong because of this.

The Graduate Department of Psychology invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach doctoral-level Psy.

D. graduate psychology students in our Biological Bases of Behavior and Psychopharmacology courses in our APA-accredited Counseling Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.) Program. This role primarily involves teaching doctoral-level courses at the intersection of biology and counseling psychology.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in biological psychology and a talent for delivering biologically focused content in a clear, accessible, and clinically meaningful way for developing counseling psychologists. We seek an educator who can translate complex neuroscience and physiological concepts into practical frameworks that enrich clinical practice, assessment, and holistic case conceptualization.

Instruction:
Teach doctoral-level courses, including Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychopharmacology, and related topics in health or neurobiology.

Course Design:
Bridge biological science with counseling psychology principles.

Feedback & Evaluation:
Provide timely, constructive quantitative and qualitative feedback on student writing assignments, presentations, and assignments.

• Education:
  
  A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in the areas noted.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A brief cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.