Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Widener University; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Widener University in Chester, PA invites applications for an adjunct professor of psychology. The role involves teaching introductory psychology, developing syllabi, and evaluating student work while maintaining weekly office hours to support learners.

The department seeks candidates with a Master’s degree in Psychology, with a PhD preferred, and 2–3 years of college teaching experience. In-person instruction is required, and the university emphasizes a diverse, inclusive academic community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology is required.
• PhD in Psychology preferred.
• 2–3 years of college/university teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three sections of Introductory Psychology and develop syllabi.
• Create assignments and evaluate student work based on course goals.
• Maintain regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Syllabus development

Student advising

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

PhD degree in Psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of psychology. Applicants must have experience teaching and be dedicated to working collaboratively in a department and university that values diversity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Teach up to three sections of Introductory Psychology. This course should introduce students to the science of Psychology, which studies the biological, cognitive, personal, and social processes that influence behavior and experience.
• Creating syllabi and assignments, and evaluating student work based on course goals
• Maintain regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students enrolled in assigned courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in Psychology

Preferred:

• PhD degree in Psychology
• 2–3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Must be available for in-person instruction.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

Advertised: 23 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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