Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

Classification Information

FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1602/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor of Psychology Department Name Psychology Department Academic or Calendar Year Academic School Name Other

Position Overview Essential Duties

* Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including some combination of courses in the areas of behavioral health/clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, human learning, human development (child and/or aging), or critical psychology/social justice.

* Teach foundational psychology courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, or statistics courses.

* Maintain a program of research.

* Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.

* Provide academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students.

* Participate in professional service activities at the departmental, college, community and/or national level.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: behavioral health/clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, human learning, human development (child and/or aging), or critical psychology/social justice.

* Knowledge about the needs of diverse student learners.

* Ability to conduct research or other scholarly activities.

* Ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate research.

* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Required Qualifications

* Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related field. M.A./M.S. enrolled or not enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Psychology will be considered.

* College teaching experience and Research experience in psychology or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to teach a range of foundational courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, or statistics courses.

* Ability and commitment to involving students in research and/or scholarship.

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting with opportunities for online/hybrid formats.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A00060 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2026 Posting Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

* Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position

* UNION ELIGIBILITY:
Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive year (Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.)

* There are no fringe benefits with this position.

* Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.

* Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.

* Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.