Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Psychology

Are you interested in teaching as an adjunct for the UAA Department of Psychology? We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs aimed at preparing students for advanced study in the social and health sciences and to become members of the behavioral health workforce. The Psychology Department is Alaska’s largest center for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes that enrich the lives of our students, citizens of Alaska, and the field of Psychology.

The Department prepares students for advanced study and for the behavioral health workforce, and maintains the Psychological Services Center, a clinic that provides low‑cost mental health services to campus and community members. With more than 400 students and 15 faculty members, the UAA Psychology Department is the state’s largest center for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Visit our website.

Applicants should have an interest in teaching and be able to teach using several modalities, including face‑to‑face and hybrid formats.

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (with a PSY prefix).
• At least a Master’s degree from an accredited institution or active enrollment in a Ph.D. program in clinical‑community psychology.
• Relevant experience (e.g., graduate‑level coursework, training, or professional work) for teaching the particular course in question.

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (with a PSY prefix).
• A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D., or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution, or a relevant Master’s or Doctoral degree plus advanced certification (BCBA or BCBA‑D) if applying to teach only a course in behavior analysis.
• Relevant experience (e.g., graduate‑level coursework, training, or professional work) for teaching the particular course in question.

• At least 30 graduate credits in psychology (with a PSY prefix).
• A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D., or Ed.D.) in psychology or a closely‑related discipline from an accredited institution, or a relevant Master’s or Doctoral degree plus advanced certification (BCBA or BCBA‑D) if teaching only a course in behavior analysis.
• Relevant experience (e.g., graduate‑level coursework, training, or professional work) for teaching the course in question.

Potential applicants who do not meet all of these criteria are encouraged to apply but must provide a persuasive justification for an exception to one or more of the above criteria. Approval for undergraduate courses is granted by the Assistant Dean with the recommendation of the Psychology Undergraduate Studies Committee at UAA.

Applicants requesting to teach PSY A111 (General Psychology) must have at least a Master’s degree in psychology. A graduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., Counseling, Education, Philosophy, etc.) will not be accepted for teaching PSY A111.

This part‑time, adjunct, temporary position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed; submission does not guarantee a review or job offer.

• Comprehensive CV.
• Cover letter stating the specific course numbers and names requested for approval to teach (e.g., PSY A111 General Psychology).
• Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers and/or email addresses).
• Unofficial transcript(s) clearly indicating terminal degree(s) and individual courses taken in pursuit of said degree(s); successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for this position.
• A clear description of the course or courses the applicant wishes to teach, including course description and learning objectives (and relevant previous or draft syllabi).
• Description of relevant experience (graduate‑level coursework, teaching experience, and/or clinical, practical, or research experience related to the proposed…