Adjunct Professor - CSPP: Clinical PhD Program - San Diego Campus Pool

Adjunct Professor - CSPP:
Clinical PhD Program - San Diego Campus Candidate Pool

Alliant International University, Inc.

Work Location:

San Diego, 10455 Pomerado Rd., United States Work Location Type: onsite USD 31 - 36 (Hourly)

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:
Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

The psychology school continues its commitment to preparing the next generation of mental health professionals and advocates. Our dedication to ensuring every community's access to quality mental health care extends from integrated care to inclusive family therapy, and our psychology students and alumni begin making an impact in the communities they serve from the moment they set foot in our classrooms.

Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. Salary Range: $31 - $36 hourly (based on course requirements & level of education). This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Doctoral or other terminal degree in Psychology or associated field, from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Appropriate experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise
• Certifications, Licenses, etc.:
  Clinical Psychology license required for clinical courses.

Available Courses:

• Fall 2026 (Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026)
• Introduction to Behavioral Medicine/Health Service Psychology (3 units)
• Introduction to the emerging fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology. Surveys the areas of epidemiology, stress and health, personality factors in health and illness, chronic pain, health promotion and management of chronic illness. Research Methods.
• Biological Bases of Behavior (3 units)
• Presentation of the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system, neuroanatomy, hormonal and chemical regulation. Discussion focuses on concepts of arousal, the acquisition and processing of information, adaptation to environment, motivation, activity, sleep, behavior genetics. Contemporary research and diagnostic technologies concerned with brain function are reviewed as are chemical and electrophysiological aspects. Various topics include the clinical course, manifestations and implications of various brain pathologies and possible organic contributions to behavioral or psychological dysfunctions commonly encountered in the clinical setting.
• Foundations of Neuropsychology (3 units)
• Study of functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neuropsychological assessment. Focus on developing the foundational knowledge needed to understand the process and results of neuropsychological evaluations.
• Principles of Research Design (3 units)
• Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis generation and testing, experimental and quasi-experimental design options, sample selection, control group…