Colorado Mesa University

Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Psychology

Location
Grand Junction, CO
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Hybrid
Posted
September 25, 2026

About this position

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an adjunct instructor of psychology. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard course in psychology at CMU is a 3-credit hour class. The instructor will teach one course to start, with the potential for future offerings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Teaching introductory-level psychology courses such as General Psychology and Human Growth and Development. Teaching in other areas of specialization within the psychology discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate’s experience and expertise. The ability to teach in-person lecture format, as well as online. The ability to teach quality courses including delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students. Salary: $600-$850 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience. ‌ Minimum Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in psychology. Experience teaching introductory-level psychology courses.Experience with basic classroom technology Preferred Qualifications: Candidates that can demonstrate excellence in teaching the required courses for this position will be given preference. Candidates with experience using the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) learning management system will be given preference.Candidates with strong communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness to students will be given preference. DIRECT INQUIRIES CONTACT: Jeremy Tost, jtost@coloradomesa.edu HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and dem

Requirements

  • Teaching in other areas of specialization within the psychology discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate’s experience and expertise
  • Master’s degree in psychology
  • Experience teaching introductory-level psychology courses
  • Experience with basic classroom technology
  • Candidates with strong communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness to students will be given preference

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How the pay compares

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This listing
Not disclosed
Psychology median
$4,005/ course, n=27
Colorado median
$5,063/ course, n=70

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