Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

SVSU Saginaw Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

SVSU Saginaw Valley State University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Psychology for the fall semester 2026 and winter semester 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as General Psychology, Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology and possess college-level teaching experience. The role requires in-person teaching and positive engagement with the campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology required.
• Experience in college-level teaching preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more psychology courses in-person on campus.
• Interact positively with students and faculty.
• Perform essential duties as outlined.

Skills

Positive interaction with campus community

Teaching skills

Education

Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology (Full or Part Time: Part time)

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology seeks part-time instructors for fall semester 2026 and winter semester 2027 to teach one or more courses. Courses may include:

• General Psychology – an introductory course for general education students
• Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence – a junior and senior-level course for psychology majors and those in related fields
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology – a senior-level course for psychology majors

The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching and the ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Psychology
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience
• Relevant professional experience for the upper-level courses

Working Conditions

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.