Clinical Adjunct Instructor (Psychology)

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

NC Central University in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Clinical Adjunct Instructor (Psychology) to teach graduate-level clinical courses and hold office hours. The role demands a PhD or PsyD in psychology, active licensure in North Carolina, and experience with teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels. This part-time position offers the opportunity to join a community dedicated to fostering innovation and educational excellence while helping shape the future for students.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology required.
• Licensed, practicing in North Carolina.
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Graduate level clinical courses.
• Hold office hours for planning, grading, and student meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with students

Knowledge of assessments

Therapeutic experience

Lesson planning

Education

PhD or PsyD in psychology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Clinical Adjunct Instructor (Psychology)

Position Number: FA9976

Appointment Type: By semester: Fall/Spring

FTE: .5 = 20 hours/week, 12 months

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as "The City of Medicine," NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Psychology is responsible for teaching GEC courses in Psychology. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Primary Purpose of Position

To teach Graduate level clinical courses and clinical related undergraduate courses. Hold office hours for planning, grading, and meeting with students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Psychology Adjunct faculty with an emphasis on classroom management and service to the department.
• Computer knowledge and willingness to train mandatory. Use of University tools such as Canvas required.
• Ability to communicate with students necessary and expected.
• PhD or PsyD in psychology required. Must be licensed, practicing in North Carolina, and willing to supervise Practicum students.
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level preferred, along with lesson-planning and class-management skills.
• Familiarity with Canvas platform preferable.
• Testing knowledge of and/or experience with various assessments (personality, cognitive, neuropsychological, psychoeducational) and report writing required.
• Therapeutic experience with and/or knowledge of various paradigms (psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, Gestalt therapy, Existential therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy) highly recommended.
• Familiarity with writing treatment plans and progress notes desired.

Minimum Education/Experience

PhD or PsyD in Psychology or related field.

Licenses or Certification Required

Licensed, practicing in North Carolina, and willing to supervise Practicum students.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. NCCU is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.