Adjunct Faculty - Psychological and Brain Sciences

University of North Florid; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 11.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of North Florida in Jacksonville invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. The appointment is on a semester-by-semester basis, non-tenure earning, with anticipated start date December 17, 2026.

You will teach assigned courses, hold office hours, and participate in departmental activities. Compensation starts at a minimum of $1,000 per credit hour, with working hours described as part-time and schedule varying by term.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Proficiency in computer software usage.
• Experience teaching in Canvas LMS (Preferred).

Aufgaben

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Proficiency in software usage

Canvas LMS familiarity

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Jobbeschreibung

Department Psychological & Brain Sciences, Chair-OPS Compensation $0.00 Annual Job Description

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to hire an adjunct faculty. Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning. Anticipated Start Date: December 17, 2026

Primary Job Functions

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair

Working Conditions

Working Hours: Part-time

Work Schedule: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.

About the Department

The UNF Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is dedicated to being an inclusive and collaborative hub of innovative scientific discovery and education that is focused on improving our communities and preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

We offer a B.S and B.A. in Psychology, a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, and an M.S. in Psychological Science. We also offer a concentration in Child Psychology and an accelerated B.S. to M.S degree.

For information about UNF and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, visit http://www.unf.edu/coas/psychology/.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Previous teaching experience
• Proficiency in computer software usage

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned a doctorate in Psychology
• Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application

Required Licensure

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

Open until it’s filled.

Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.

Required Qualifications

Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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