Adjunct Faculty: Psychology

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University East seeks qualified part-time adjuncts to teach an online undergraduate psychology program. Courses cover introductory to advanced topics and include assessment responsibilities.

This is a remote posting aimed at expanding the adjunct pool with graduate-trained instructors. Openings target expertise in statistics, research methods, general psychology, neuroscience, addictions counseling, and upper-level topics with possibilities for specialized subjects.

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree or higher with 18+ graduate credit hours in psychology or closely related field.
• Earned doctorate with 18+ graduate credit hours in psychology or related field.
• Commitment to ongoing student success and strong teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach fully asynchronous online psychology courses.
• Manage the learning environment: keep accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, enforce policies.
• Develop professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.
• Hold one-hour online office hours per week, per course.

Education

Master's degree or higher with 18+ graduate credit hours in the field

Doctorate degree with 18+ graduate credit hours in the field

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Adjunct Faculty: Psychology

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU East School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

East

Position Summary

IU East At A Glance

Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees, selected master's degrees, and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.

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Job Description

Indiana University East is seeking qualified part-time faculty members to teach in its large, nationally recognized online undergraduate psychology program. The online classes range across psychological topics, from introductory topics to cognitive, social, developmental, evolutionary, and more. Additional responsibilities include teaching‑related assessment. This is a remote position and physical presence on campus is not required.

This job posting announces future anticipated teaching opportunities.

At this time, the School is specifically interested in deepening the adjunct faculty pool with candidates whose graduate training and teaching experience includes the following disciplines:

• Introductory Statistics for Social Sciences
• Research Methods for Social Sciences
• General Psychology (Intro)
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Addictions Counseling
• Upper-level courses related to a broad range of topics including cognitive psych, sensation and perception, abnormal psych, personality, learning, lifespan, counseling techniques, etc.
• We also welcome instructors with highly specialized training in areas of interest for Special Topics courses, to broaden opportunities for our students (e.g. Forensic or Criminal Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Cyberpsychology).

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach fully asynchronous online courses.
• Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.
• Hold one-hour online office hours per week, per course.

Basic Qualifications

• An earned Masters degree or higher with 18+ graduate credit hours in the field to be taught is required to teach lower-level (100 and 200-level) psychology courses.
• An earned Doctorate degree with 18+ graduate credit hours in the field to be taught is required to teach upper-level and specialized psychology courses.
• A demonstrated strong desire to excel in teaching and provide ongoing support for student success in and out of the classroom.

Department Contact for Questions

Shannon Snapp
[e-mail]

Posting Number

IU-101726-2026