"Adjunct Faculty - PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology"

Job Description

D'Youville University's PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology is seeking qualified adjunct faculty members to teach graduate-level courses in our doctoral program. We have immediate openings for Fall 2025 and are building a pool of qualified candidates for future part-time teaching opportunities. Required classes meet during the day on weekdays, but there is some opportunity to offer electives in the evenings.

Our psychology program offers foundational and advanced courses in psychometrics and cognitive assessment, designed to equip students with essential skills for clinical practice and research. The Psychometrics course introduces first-year students to the core principles of psychological measurement, including test construction, reliability, validity, and statistical applications in clinical assessment. The Cognitive Assessment course provides a second section led by an experienced instructor, focusing on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of cognitive assessment instruments, along with introductory report writing. Additional opportunities for specialization include courses in objective and projective assessment, ethics, the history and systems of psychology, and electives in psychotherapy integration or projective assessment. These courses are designed to develop students' proficiency in selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological assessments, preparing them for effective clinical practice and research in diverse settings.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned graduate courses in accordance with program curriculum and APA accreditation standards
• Develop and maintain current course materials, syllabi, and assessments in collaboration with full-time faculty course coordinator
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to doctoral students
• Support the program's mission of training competent clinical psychologists

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment and psychometrics
• Strong understanding of psychometric principles and statistical foundations of testing
• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level preferred
• For the cognitive assessment course, experience with cognitive assessment instruments (WAIS-5, WISC-5, WIAT)

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Adjunct