Part-time Faculty, BA Psychology

NU National University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,685 - 39,798; Part time

Job summary

NU National University is inviting applicants for a part-time faculty position within the BA Psychology program in San Diego, California. Candidates will work closely with faculty to ensure program quality and student success within a hybrid working model.

The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree or MA/MSc in Psychology, with at least one year of teaching experience in higher education. Responsibilities include providing substantive feedback to students and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education teaching experience.
• Expertise in senior project, history, biological, developmental, personality, social, or cognitive psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to students on assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with student services for at-risk students.

Skills

Teaching higher education

Expertise in Psychology fields

Student engagement

Education

Terminal degree or MA/MSc in Psychology

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Social & Psychological Sciences at the School of Arts, Letters, and Sciences invites applicants for a part‑time faculty position in the BA Psychology program. The candidate will work closely with the Faculty Course Lead and other faculty to ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.

Compensation & Location

Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89 (commensurate with experience). Location: Hybrid – Spectrum and South Bay, San Diego, CA.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals).
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or MA/MSc in Psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited university.
• 1 year of higher education teaching experience.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Senior Project (undergraduate psychology capstone), History of Psychology, Biological, Developmental, Personality, Social, and Cognitive Psychology.
• Preference given to candidates who teach Senior Project.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.

Equal Opportunity Statement

National University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.