Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

University of New Haven • West Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Adjunct instructors are hired locally or regionally to teach specific courses in which they have particular expertise. They normally teach no more than half of the full-time load. Adjunct instructors receive a letter of appointment for each semester in which they teach; they are paid on a per-course basis. No expectation of continuing employment is implied. The University of New Haven is searching for adjunct instructors in Psychology to begin in Spring 2027. The position supports the instructional needs of the Psychology and Sociology Department in teaching.

Requirements

• At least a master's degree or Ph.D. in Psychology
• At least one year of experience teaching college-level preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prepare courses with best pedagogical practice in mind
• Experience with instructional technology
• Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly adopt, the Canvas LMS.
• Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching college-level

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in undergraduate psychology, including: Introduction to Psychology, Adolescent Development, Social Psychology, and Theories of Personality.

Benefits

• Compensation for new adjunct faculty begins at $1,200 per credit hour and can increase based on your highest degree earned and prior teaching experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level