Personality Psychology – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Personality Psychology in person at its Phoenix traditional campus during the Spring 2027 semester. The course is writing-intensive and examines human behavior, the definition and scientific measurement of personality, and psychodynamic, Neo-Freudian, trait, biological, humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral theories. It also considers human nature and personality from a Christian worldview. The instructor will facilitate lectures and discussions, engage students with course objectives and topics, assess performance, and mentor students’ classroom success. Faculty are expected to support GCU’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission. Spring semester instruction runs January 4 through April 25, 2027, with final grades due May 2, 2027.

Requirements

A master's degree in Psychology with coursework in Personality Psychology.
Exceptions may be granted to applicants with a master's degree in any field who have either 9 graduate credits in Psychology or substantial teaching or work experience.
Applicants should attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 9 graduate credit hours in the listed areas, along with unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in Psychology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
Assess student performance and mentor student success in the classroom.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.