Adjunct Faculty, Psychology
Posted 2026-06-26Position Description
- Salary Range Based on Experience:
- Instructor $1,477.28 per credit
- Assistant Professor $1,526.25 per credit
- Associate Professor $1,575.65 per credit
- Professor $1,625.04 per credit
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Manhattan
University seeks outstanding applicants for a part-time Adjunct
Professor for the undergraduate psychology program. This search is
open to candidates specializing in all areas of psychology with
special consideration given to those candidates with expertise in
the areas of clinical psychology. A strong preference for
candidates who hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, or a related
discipline. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching
undergraduate students.
We seek faculty members with a strong commitment to teaching and
mentoring who will create a climate that embraces excellence and
diversity, to attract and retain a diverse, talented student body.
Manhattan University and its faculty view research scholarship and
education as mutually supportive activities.
- Job Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality instruction to students in the assigned courses.
- Develop course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Engage and inspire students through effective teaching strategies.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
- Ensure active participation and engagement of students.
- Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.
- Submit grades on time and otherwise comply with requests from the chair.
- Collaborate with other faculty members and participate in departmental meetings and activities.
- It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to providecontent for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may beassigned include but are not limited to:
- Psychopathology, Introductory to Psychology, Health Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Cultural Psychology.
- Other classes (electives, special topics, etc.) may also be available to teach depending on the adjunct professor’s areas ofexpertise and the department’s needs.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Must have earned a M.S. or Ph.D./Psy.D., or equivalent in Psychology, or related area.
- Physical Requirements:
- Some light lifting associated with setting up computers, document cameras, or other hardware needed for conducting a mixedin-person plus remote class.
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