Adjunct: PsyD in Bio & Counseling Psychology

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Position Summary

The Graduate Department of Psychology invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach doctoral-level Psy.D. graduate psychology students in our Biological Bases of Behavior and Psychopharmacology courses in our APA-accredited Counseling Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.) Program. This role primarily involves teaching doctoral-level courses at the intersection of biology and counseling psychology.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in biological psychology and a talent for delivering biologically focused content in a clear, accessible, and clinically meaningful way for developing counseling psychologists. We seek an educator who can translate complex neuroscience and physiological concepts into practical frameworks that enrich clinical practice, assessment, and holistic case conceptualization.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction: Teach doctoral-level courses, including Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychopharmacology, and related topics in health or neurobiology.

Course Design: Bridge biological science with counseling psychology principles.

Feedback & Evaluation: Provide timely, constructive quantitative and qualitative feedback on student writing assignments, presentations, and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Education: A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in the areas noted.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A brief cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Please visit our career center to apply directly. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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