Fall 2026 Psychology Adjunct Assistant Professor - Inferential Statistics

St. John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,700 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

St. John's University in New York invites applications for Fall 2026 as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology to teach PSY603 Inferential Statistics (two sections).

The course targets MA students and includes a lab component, with in-person weekly lectures and collaboration with a Doctoral Fellow. Responsibilities include administering and grading assignments, using R for data analysis, and communicating results in APA style; required Doctoral Degree and experience with Canvas.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required in psychology or related field.
• Strong skills in research design, implementation and data analysis.
• High-level writing and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSY603 Inferential Statistics (Two sections).
• Meet students in person weekly for lectures and labs.
• Administer and grade assignments and exams; collaborate with lab instructor; use R for analysis; report results in APA style.

Skills

Research design

Writing skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

R

CANVAS

Job description

Fall 2026 Psychology Adjunct Assistant Professor - InferentialStatistics

The Institution:

St. John's established in 1870, has two New York City campuses;international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; andParis, France; and study abroad locations around the world. ThePrinceton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize theUniversity's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, anddiverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six collegesand schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. TheUniversity is accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation and 12 other major academic and professionalassociations.

Commitment to Inclusion:

As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed toinstitutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure thatwe welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of ourcommunity. We will become an even stronger university as we enhanceequity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excelin the competencies and values required for leadership and servicein a rapidly evolving world.

Division/Department Information:

The Department of Psychology exemplifies St. John's University'score values (Truth; Love; Respect; Opportunity; Excellence; andService) and its Vincentian mission. The department is committed toacademic excellence, operates in accord with accepted ethicalprinciples and with respect for individual rights and dignity, iscommitted to service to the community, and demonstrates through itsresearch, teaching, and clinical training an appreciation of theimportance of cultural diversity.

The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major and minorin Psychology. We also offer a combined B.A./M.A. in Psychology, aswell as combined degrees with Criminology and Justice and BusinessAdministration.

We also offer the following graduate programs:

• Psychology (M.A.)
• School Psychology (M.S.)
• School Psychology (Psy.D.)
• Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)
• Forensic Psychology (Certificate)

Responsibilities and Course Information:

PSY603 Inferential Statistics (Two sections)

• This is a three-credit graduate course taken primarily by ourMA students with a lab component (managed in collaboration with aDoctoral Fellow). This course will introduce students toexperimental design and statistical procedures used to drawinferences from experimental data as well as how to successfullycommunicate experimental results.
• Statistical theory is covered in the context of data analysisand interpretation in the behavioral sciences. Upon completion ofthis course students will be able to (a) recognize differentexperimental designs, (b) articulate, analyze, and interpretexperimental data, including higher order interactions, (c) usestatistical programming software to analyze experimental data, and(d) write statistical results using appropriate APA-style.
• Meet students in person once per week for two hours to lectureon course topics. Administer and grade assignments and exams. Workcollaboratively with lab instructor to develop skills usingstatistical software packages (R).

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology or related fields
• Strong skills and knowledge about research design,implementation, and data analysis
• High level writing and reasoning skills
• Familiarity with CANVAS and R
• Ideally the instructor will have taught a similar coursepreviously

Application Process:

• CV is required with Doctoral Degree completed (No ABDs)
• Deadline = April 21, 2026
• Contact = Dr Ernest Hodges, Psychology Chairperson ([e-mail])

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the per creditsalary for this position is $1,906. St. John's Universityconsiders factors such as (but not limited to) scope andresponsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience,education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well asmarket and organizational considerations when extending anoffer.

*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-VerifyEmployer*

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John'sUniversity of satisfactory references, verification of employmentand education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law