Adjunct Teaching - Psychology - PSYCH 322: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Adjunct Teaching role in Psychology, specifically for the course PSYCH 322: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood. The course covers developmental processes from early adulthood through late life, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, major developmental theories, and factors influencing development. Instruction should emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application. The department values belonging, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and open and reproducible research. This course will be taught as an in-person day class during the Winter Semester 2027. Class days/times are to be determined.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field (degree must be completed by the start date).
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to teach developmental processes from early adulthood through late life grounded in psychological science.
• Ability to cover topics including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development; major developmental theories; and factors influencing normative and atypical development across adulthood.
• Ability to prepare students to evaluate research literature on adult development and aging.
• Successful candidate must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching Developmental Psychology: Adulthood.
• Experience applying or conducting research in Adult Developmental Psychology.
• Experience applying or conducting research in adult development and aging.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psych 322: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood
• Teach developmental processes from early adulthood through late life grounded in psychological science.
• Cover topics including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development; major developmental theories; and factors influencing normative and atypical development across adulthood.
• Prepare students to evaluate research literature on adult development and aging.
• Emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application in instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level