Adjunct Teaching - Counseling Psychology & Special Ed - CPSE 647: Psychometrics and Intelligence

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah seeks an adjunct instructor to teach CPSE 647: Psychometrics and Intelligence, in person on Mondays 8:00–11:50 am during Winter Semester 2027. The course covers theory, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized cognitive, academic, and adaptive measures, with an overview of neuropsychological assessment of autism and ADHD.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology; licensed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional psychoeducational/psychological assessment with children and adolescents.
• Experience administering, scoring, interpreting, and communicating results from standardized cognitive, academic, and adaptive behavior assessments.
• Experience with neuropsychological assessment of autism and ADHD is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach CPSE 647 in person, Mondays 8am–11:50am, during Winter Semester, Jan 6–Apr 14, 2027.
• Prepare graduate students to understand foundational psychometric concepts and cognitive, academic, adaptive assessments.
• Teach and evaluate student competencies in standardized test administration, scoring, interpretation, and synthesis of findings.
• Promote culturally responsive, ethical, and clear communication of findings to families and educators.

Skills

Psychoeducational assessment

Neuropsychological assessment

Graduate teaching

Education

Graduate degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Teaching - Counseling Psychology & Special Ed - CPSE 647: Psychometrics and Intelligence

Posting End Date

October 20, 2026

Last Day to Apply

Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date

January 6, 2027

Course Description

CPSE 647 is a professional training course in psychometrics and the assessment of intelligence. The course addresses the theory, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized measures of cognitive, academic, and adaptive functioning and gives an overview of neuropsychological assessment of autism and ADHD. Students develop skills with commonly used assessment instruments, practice administration and scoring procedures, synthesize multiple sources of assessment information, and communicate findings in clear written reports. Emphasis is placed on psychometric foundations, culturally responsive and ethical assessment, and the use of assessment results to guide educational decision-making and recommendations in school and related settings.

Required Degree

Graduate degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology. Licensed psychologists strongly preferred. The required degree must be completed before the position start date.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience conducting psychoeducational or psychological assessment with children and adolescents, preferably in school or educational settings. Assessment experience with adults is also required.
• Experience administering, scoring, interpreting, and communicating results from standardized cognitive, academic, and adaptive behavior assessments.
• Experience with neuropsychological assessment of autism and ADHD is also required.
• Experience writing clear, integrated, and legally defensible comprehensive psychoeducational assessment reports and making educational and other support recommendations.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles, test validity and reliability, culturally responsive assessment, and ethical and legal standards for assessment.
• Previous experience teaching graduate students.

Duties/Expectations

• Teach CPSE 647 in person, Mondays 8am to 11:50am, during Winter Semester, January 6-April 14, 2027, with finals week until April 21, 2027.
• Prepare graduate students to understand foundational psychometric concepts and the theory underlying cognitive, academic, adaptive behavior, and some neuropsychological assessment.
• Teach and evaluate student competencies in standardized test administration, scoring, interpretation, and synthesis of assessment findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Teach students to integrate test scores with background information, interviews, behavioral observations, and other data in written comprehensive psychoeducational reports.
• Promote culturally responsive, ethical, legally defensible, and strengths-based assessment practices, including clear communication of findings to families, educators, students or clients, and other professionals.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community, commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments, student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits, excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship, commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging, a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.