Job Details
Department Psychological & Brain Sciences, Chair-OPS
Compensation $0.00 Annual
Job Description
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to hire an adjunct faculty.
Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning.
Anticipated Start Date: December 17, 2026
Primary Job Functions
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
- Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair
Working Conditions
- Working Hours: Part-time
- Work Schedule: Varies
- Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
- Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.
About the Department
The UNF Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is dedicated to being an inclusive and collaborative hub of innovative scientific discovery and education that is focused on improving our communities and preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a B.S and B.A. in Psychology, a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, and an M.S. in Psychological Science. We also offer a concentration in Child Psychology and an accelerated B.S. to M.S degree. For information about UNF and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, visit http://www.unf.edu/coas/psychology/.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution
- Previous teaching experience
- Proficiency in computer software usage
Preferred Qualifications
- An earned a doctorate in Psychology
- Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application
Required Licensure
N/A
Additional Application Materials Required
UNF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted online through the Human Resources website, unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com.
In addition to completing an online application, candidates should be prepared to upload the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Job Posting Close Date
Open until it's filled.
Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Taylor at (904) 620-1627 or michelle.l.taylor@unf.edu.
Required Qualifications Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.
Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Organization
Mission Statement
Our student-centered mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers with the knowledge and experience to uniquely change the world.
Vision Statement
University of North Florida will be the higher education nexus where diverse students, faculty, and organizations from around the world collaborate to creatively innovate for the advancement of society.
Values
We achieve excellence in all we do; we are an institution of uncompromising character; we lead with humility, humanity and integrity.
Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.
Respect – We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspectives of other, and we draw strength from our differences.
Accountability – We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment.
Innovation – We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solution in a uniquely UNF way.
Strategic Goal
University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra. Learn more about UNF's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
Statement of Unity
UNF stands in unity and solidarity with all members of our community, regardless of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. We are proud of the diversity in our students, faculty and staff.
We strongly condemn acts of hate and bigotry as antithetical to the university's core values of mutual respect and civility. Actions and words that seek to deny human beings full membership in the broader moral community on the basis of arbitrary characteristics are intolerable. We stand opposed to violence in language or in action, and we see these as a threat to the mission of UNF as a public university that is committed to intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness.
We pledge to stand with and for those who are the most vulnerable members of our community and to take actions that help our students and fellow employees feel safe and know that they are safe. We affirm UNF's unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture. We seek to embody the ideals of a free and democratic society, and we fully support and value each member of our community.
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