Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule, with the option for remote work. The University also offers a four‑day summer work week from mid‑May to mid‑August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in the award‑winning Summer Learning series.

The B.A. program in Psychology is committed to providing students with a broad understanding and appreciation of the field of psychology as a multifaceted discipline with both scientific and humanistic aspects. In addition to mastering specific course content, the program seeks to develop the students’ ability to think critically about issues in the field. The curriculum encourages integration of knowledge from related disciplines and the discovery of opportunities for applying psychological knowledge to the solution of human problems.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology prepares students for the professional practice of counseling, assessment, and/or mental‑health research. It emphasizes clinical skills, ethical responsibility, cultural competency, self‑awareness, and the current body of knowledge in the scientific, methodological, and theoretical foundations of practice. The program is designed to develop compassionate and caring scientists‑practitioners who are motivated to continue learning and development throughout their professional careers.

It also serves as a foundation for candidates pursuing doctoral‑level studies.

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology is a full‑time, five‑year, practitioner‑scholar training program accredited by the American Psychological Association. It integrates academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and research experience through personalized faculty mentoring.

• General Psychology
• Experimental I:
  Applied Statistics – a technology‑intensive course taught out of computer labs; SPSS required.
• Experimental II:
  Research Methods – technology and writing‑intensive; project‑based.
• Guest listings of undergraduate, MA, and PsyD courses are provided on the University’s academic catalog.
• Note:
  
  There are typically few opportunities for graduate courses.

• Develop a course syllabus following the departmental course outline and scholarly standards.
• Teach in accordance with best practices in the discipline.
• Maintain reliable, responsive, and engaging contact with students.
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance.

• Earned Master’s or Ph.D. in Psychology.

• One or more years of teaching experience in higher education.

• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Good classroom presence.
• Enthusiasm for teaching.
• Interest in professional growth.
• Responsive to student needs.

New employees – $2,100 per credit.

Employees who have worked for 13 or more semesters at WP – $2,175 per credit.

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law.

Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this position, please see the University’s total rewards information.