Adjunct: PsyD in Bio & Counseling Psychology

Holy Family University; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Family University in Newtown, PA invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach doctoral-level Psy.D. students in Biological Bases of Behavior and Psychopharmacology.

The ideal candidate will translate complex neuroscience into accessible content for developing counseling psychologists, and will design courses bridging biology with counseling psychology. Responsibilities include teaching, course design, and providing timely feedback on student work.

Qualifications

• Education: a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in the areas noted.
• Commitment to multicultural competence, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: Teach doctoral-level courses (Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychopharmacology, etc.).
• Course design: Bridge biological science with counseling psychology principles.
• Feedback & evaluation: Provide timely quantitative and qualitative feedback on student work.

Skills

Biological psychology

Graduate-level teaching

Course design

Multicultural competence

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

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Adjunct: PsyD in Bio & Counseling Psychology

Part Time Newtown, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1188

About Holy Family University

Holy Family University is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded in 1954. The University is a private institution in the Catholic tradition with campus locations in Philadelphia and Newtown PA. The main campus is nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia that is vibrant and just minutes from the excitement of Center City. The Newtown campus is located in Bucks County surrounded by nature and a step away from parks, farmers’ markets and great dining.

One of the best parts of Holy Family University is our welcoming atmosphere--and that's not by chance. Our mission centers on creating an environment that encourages all members to get to know one another, learn from one another, and experience a range of perspectives and worldviews. Our community is strong because of this.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A brief cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and experience.
• Three letters of reference
• Original transcripts that show the conferral of the highest degree obtained

Non-Discrimination Statement

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.