Psychology Adjunct Instructor

The Psychology Department at Palo Alto University is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct instructor positions to teach psychology classes for our programs on-site at the Palo Alto and Mountain View campuses. While we welcome all applicants, we are particularly interested in candidates who can teach the following areas of emphasis: Diversity and Community Mental Health, Pediatric Behavioral Care, and Research Methods and Statistics.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology required.
• Experience teaching in a university environment at the graduate level.
• Commitment to support the mission of the University.
• Professional experience in areas relevant to the courses taught.
• Evidence of inclusive excellence, as well as training and experience with diverse populations
• Demonstrated commitment to facilitating conversations related to culture, power, and oppression and increasing cultural sensitivity in students.
• Ability to teach in-person at the Palo Alto and Mountain View campuses

Application Procedures:

• Resume
• Cover letter stating interests and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• 2/3 letters of recommendation
• Teaching and supervisory evaluations (if available)

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Administrative questions can be sent to Jenn Book and any other questions about the search and the department can be sent to the Department Chair, Dr. Tilman Schulte.

Candidates who will contribute to the collaborative, interdisciplinary work at PAU and demonstrate inclusive excellence in their teaching, advising, and service are strongly encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from scholars with identities that are historically underrepresented in the academy and/or who have experience with and commitment to working with diverse populations.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.