Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Posted 14 days ago

saginaw valley state universityGrand Rapids (MI)

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Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Part time, 20 hours, Yes Exempt, Psychology (JM-AJ)The Department of Psychology seeks part-time instructors for fall semester 2026 and winter semester 2027 to teach one or more courses. Courses might include General Psychology (an introductory course for general education students), Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (a junior and senior-level course for psychology majors and those in related fields), and Industrial/Organizationl Psychology (a senior-level course for psychology majors). The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching and the ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications: Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Psychology. Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications: College-level teaching experience. Relevant professional experience for the upper-level courses.

Working Conditions: Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. About SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.

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