Adjunct Professor - California School of Professional Psychology (Emeryville) Spring 2026

Alliant International University•Emeryville, CA

20d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

Alliant International 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 effectively practice in the professional setting, provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Our Mission: Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni. Our IMPACT Values: Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community. Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success. Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work. Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do. Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions. Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community. The Clinical Psychology Programs in the San Francisco Bay Area emphasize the application of theory and research to clinical practice. The program develops competent professional health-care psychologists skilled in delivering a variety of clinical services to diverse populations in varied settings. Students take courses in a wide range of subjects, including statistics, theories of personality, psychological assessment, multicultural issues, and psychological practice. Students may follow their own clinical interests and further their individual career goals by selecting a specialized series of courses, research, and field placements related to a particular area of practice. 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 2025–2026 academic year. Adjunct professors are in the following programs/courses: Spring 2026 (January 5, 2026 – May 10, 2026) Cognitive Assessment This course in psychological assessment of adults, adolescents, and children will focus on the theory and practice of administration, scoring, and interpretation of current measures of intellectual and cognitive functioning, covering in depth the following measures: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fifth Edition (WAIS V). Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V). Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Third Edition (WIAT-III). Additional measures will be introduced, including the Differential Ability Scales – Second Edition (DAS-II). Woodcock – Johnson – Third Edition, Test of Achievement (WJ-III Achievement). Wide Range Achievement Test-V (WRAT-V). Comprehensive Trail Making Test (CTMT). Bender II. Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration. 6th Edition (BEERY™ VMI). Issues and controversies regarding the concept of intelligence and the assessment of cognitive and intellectual functioning, particularly in diverse populations, will be addressed. The course will also address the integration of clinical data and test results into a cogent case presentation and well-written psychological assessment report. Finally, the course will address theory and research on test construction and test development, including issues of reliability, validity, item construction, and test bias. Note : This class includes a laboratory in which skills in administration, scoring, and interpretation of the tests and other assessment procedures that students are learning can be practiced. The laboratory meeting is led by a Teaching Assistant. Participation in the one- hour per week lab meeting is required and is a part of a student’s overall evaluation.

Requirements

Education : Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Appropriate clinical and/or teaching experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise.
Licenses: Psychology license preferred based upon program need.
Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks by required deadlines.
The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees, as well as the Registrar’s Office and various academic departments.
Culturally humble and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.