Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Psychology

About the Position

Adjunct Faculty Teaching – Psychology Department, University of Alaska Anchorage. This part‑time, temporary position involves teaching undergraduate courses in the Psychology Department and may include face‑to‑face or hybrid instructional modes.

Teach assigned lower‑division (100‑200) and/or upper‑division (300‑400) courses, develop syllabi, assess student learning, collaborate with faculty, and participate in department meetings as required.

Lower‑division (100‑200) courses

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (PSY prefix)
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution or active enrollment in a Ph.D. program in clinical‑community psychology
• Relevant experience for teaching the specific course (e.g., graduate coursework, training, professional work)

Upper‑division (300‑400) courses

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (PSY prefix)
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution or a relevant Master’s plus advanced certification (BCBA or BCBA‑D) for behavior analysis courses
• Relevant teaching experience for the specific course

Graduate (600‑level) courses

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (PSY prefix)
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology or a closely related discipline, or a relevant Master’s plus advanced certification (BCBA or BCBA‑D) for behavior analysis courses
• Relevant teaching or professional experience for the course

Applicants who do not meet all criteria may be considered if they provide a persuasive justification for an exception.

Location:

University of Alaska Anchorage campus, Anchorage, Alaska. Part‑time adjunct. Compensation follows the UNAD CBA adjunct salary schedule, based on education and experience. This is a pooled position and may be canceled at the university’s discretion.

Submit the following documents when applying:

• Comprehensive CV
• Cover letter specifying the course numbers and names for approval (e.g., PSY A111 General Psychology)
• Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses)
• Unofficial transcript(s) indicating terminal degree(s) and courses taken
• Clear description of the course(s) to be taught, including objectives and syllabi if available
• Description of relevant experience (graduate coursework, teaching, clinical, or research)
• Teaching evaluations from previous positions (if applicable)
• Additional documents that strengthen the application

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Special arrangements for hybrid or remote work are not available for this role.

The University of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

All successful applicants will be required to complete a background check. Employment offers are contingent upon the results of this check.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Anissa Hauser at aehauser.