Adjunct Professor-Psychopharmacology

Adjunct Professor – Psychopharmacology

Job No: 497038 |
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time |
Location: South Orange |
Categories: Faculty

The Psychology Department at Seton Hall University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an in-person course in Psychopharmacology starting January 2026. This 3000-level course is required for students in our BS in Cognitive Neuroscience and is a potential elective for Psychology majors.

A comprehensive examination of the mechanisms by which drugs interact with the brain and behavior, with emphasis on the role of neurotransmitter systems.

• Describe the field of psychopharmacology and its relation to other subfields within psychology and neuroscience.
• Explain how pharmacokinetic factors interact to determine drug bioavailability.
• Identify the main classes of abused drugs, describe their mechanisms of action and their behavioral effects.
• Identify the major classes of drugs used in the treatment of major psychiatric and neurological disorders, describe their mechanisms of action and their behavioral effects.

• Teach one section of an in-person course in Psychopharmacology. The course will be scheduled once a week for 2.5 hours in the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• The class will be capped at 25‑30 students and run from January 14, 2026, to the end of finals week.
• Participate in the department’s faculty mentoring program and observe full‑time faculty courses.

A master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field plus relevant graduate coursework in psychopharmacology.

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field strongly preferred.
• Prior university teaching experience.

Minimum pay is $1,200 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1,300 per credit for those with a terminal degree.

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits, bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan. More information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All adjunct faculty enjoy free access to on-campus fitness facilities.

Applicants should suggest at least two references whom we can contact.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees.

Final date to receive applications: (date not specified)

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