Adjunct Teaching - Psychology - PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood. The instructor will be responsible for covering the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from the prenatal period through late childhood. This includes major theories, research methods, and developmental processes across biological, cognitive, and social domains. The role requires supporting students in applying developmental concepts through active learning, research-based assignments, and applied experiences. The instructor should prepare students to critically evaluate and integrate research in developmental psychology and to think critically about factors influencing normative development and risk for psychopathology. Instruction should emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application. The department values belonging, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research. This course will be taught as an in-person class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM during the Winter Semester of 2027.

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 the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from the prenatal period through late childhood, including major theories, research methods, and developmental processes across biological, cognitive, and social domains.
• Ability to support students in applying developmental concepts through active learning, research-based assignments, and applied experiences.
• Ability to prepare students to critically evaluate and integrate research in developmental psychology and to think critically about factors influencing normative development and risk for psychopathology.
• Ability to emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application in instruction.
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• 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 psychology—particularly a research and analysis course—is preferred.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• If not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
• Preference given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood
• Cover the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from the prenatal period through late childhood, including major theories, research methods, and developmental processes across biological, cognitive, and social domains.
• Support students in applying developmental concepts through active learning, research-based assignments, and applied experiences.
• Prepare students to critically evaluate and integrate research in developmental psychology and to think critically about factors influencing normative development and risk for psychopathology.
• Emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application in instruction.

What This Job Offers

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