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: (1) for advanced study in the social and health sciences, and (2) to become members of the behavioral health workforce. The department also maintains the Psychological Services Center, a clinic that provides low-cost mental health services to campus and community members.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications to teach lower-division (100-200 level) undergraduate courses in the Psychology Department:
To be granted approval to teach a lower-division PSY course applicants must have:
- at least 30 graduate credits in psychology (i.e., with a PSY prefix), and
- at least a Master's degree from an accredited institution or active enrollment in the Ph.D. program in clinical-community psychology, and
- relevant experience (such as graduate-level coursework, training, or professional work) for teaching the particular course in question.
Qualifications to teach upper-division (300-400 level) undergraduate courses in the Psychology Department:
To be granted approval to teach an upper-division PSY course applicants must have:
- at least 30 graduate credits in psychology (i.e., with a PSY prefix), and
- 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, and
- relevant experience (such as graduate-level coursework, training, or professional work) for teaching the particular course in question.
Potential applicants who do not meet all of these criteria are still encouraged to apply but must provide a persuasive justification for an exception to one or all of the above criteria.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. 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, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
Applicants should be prepared to upload/provide the following documents and information as part of their application:
- Comprehensive CV
- Cover letter that states 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)
Additionally, please email the following to Anissa Hauser at aehauser@alaska.edu and reference this job posting.
- Unofficial transcript(s) which clearly indicates terminal degree(s) (Master's or higher degree) and individual courses taken in pursuit of said degree(s).
- A clear description of the course or courses that the applicant wishes to teach.
- Description of relevant experience including but not limited to graduate-level coursework, teaching experience, and/or clinical, practical, or research experience related to the proposed coursework.
- Teaching evaluations from previous teaching positions.
- Any additional documents that the candidate believes might strengthen his/her application.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
This position is represented by United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/ALF-CIO.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Anissa Hauser at aehauser@alaska.edu.
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