"Adjunct Assistant Professor/lecturer Of Psychology"

Adjunct Assistant Professor/lecturer Of Psychology

Company: Fayetteville State University

Job Location: Fayetteville, 28301

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Position Number: 000214

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Psychology

Posting Number: 0401387

Primary Purpose of the Organization: The overall mission of the Department of Psychology is to provide students with competitive and comprehensive instruction to prepare for a range of post-baccalaureate educational and career opportunities. We serve a culturally, racially, and economically diverse population of civilian and military learners from southeastern North Carolina, around the nation, and across the globe. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in psychology with options for concentrations in health psychology and work and organizational psychology through campus-based and online programs, and an online graduate program that includes Master of Arts degree in general psychology, and graduate certificates in behavioral research and professional psychology.

Primary Purpose of the Position: The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a one year (2026 -2027) fixed-term position as an Adjunct Assistant Professor/Lecturer of Psychology starting in August 2026. The successful applicant will have a A successful applicant with a Ph.D. degree may also be approved to teach in the graduate psychology program. The position also involves a ten percent (10%) time commitment to university service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester and may include both face-to-face and online classes in the undergraduate program and online classes in the graduate program.
• Maintaining office hours for purposes of student consultation and meeting with students as requested/needed, and completion of assigned duties.
• Mentoring students for professional development, research, and academic success
• Participation in service activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, College, and Department programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.
• Attendance of Department, College, and University meetings, and other events as required by the university.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Adjunct Assistant Professor - Ph.D. in Psychology and Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• Lecturer - Master's degree in Psychology with at least 18 Credit hours of graduate psychology courses and demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Knowledge skills and abilities: The candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate education, evidence of teaching ability, evidence of scholarly endeavors, and a record of professional and community involvement/service. The Department is interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of promoting student success.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in introduction to general psychology, careers in psychology, research methods, statistics, and/or senior seminar.
• Experience teaching courses of variable modalities and class sizes, including large class sizes.
• Demonstrated excellence in course design and delivery.
• Evidence of effective mentorship of university level students.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2025.

Notice to Applicants: Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume." Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Additional Information for Applicants: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.