Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Who we are

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning

Adjunct instructors are hired locally or regionally to teach specific courses in which they have particular expertise. They normally teach no more than half of the full-time load. Adjunct instructors receive a letter of appointment for each semester in which they teach; they are paid on a per-course basis. No expectation of continuing employment is implied.

The University of New Haven is searching for adjunct instructors in Psychology to begin in Fall 2026. The position supports the instructional needs of the Psychology and Sociology Department in teaching.

You will

Teach one or more courses in undergraduate psychology, including: Introduction to Psychology, Adolescent Development, Social Psychology, and Theories of Personality.

You need

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At least a master's degree or Ph.D. in Psychology

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At least one year of experience teaching college-level preferred

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Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Ability to prepare courses with best pedagogical practice in mind

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Experience with instructional technology

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Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly adopt, the Canvas LMS.

Application Process

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The following materials are required: A brief cover letter explaining teaching experience and a CV including a list of courses previously taught.

The University of New Haven does not provide immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance for this position. Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application. The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer, and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government project