Eastern Mennonite University

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Pay
$450 – $1,300 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 20, 2026

About this position

Description POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Psychology DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Psychology PAY RANGE: $450 - $1,300 per semester credit hour (SCH). Faculty are contracted per SCH. Actual compensation within this range is determined by factors including academic credentials, relevant professional experience, discipline, and course enrollment. Courses with lower enrollment may be prorated within this range in accordance with university policy. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in psychology or a related field. Doctoral degree in psychology preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES: To serve as an adjunct faculty member for the EMU psychology program, teaching up to 9 credit hours per semester. Include the following: In-person teaching Undergraduate courses including, but not limited to: PSYC 101: General Psychology (fall) PSYC 481: Psychology Career and Internship Preparation (fall & spring) PSYC 483: Psychology Internship (fall & spring) APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall & spring semesters, August 2026 - May 2027. Position begins as early as August 18, 2026. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open. WHY TEACH AT EMU? Opportunity to teach and mentor students in your area of expertise Flexible scheduling that compliments a clinical practice, research, or other professional work Be part of a campus community focused on academic excellence, peace and justice, and active faith INQUIRIES: Application review begins immediately and is ongoing. Application materials including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three professional references should be submitted with the application. The cover letter should include information on how the candidate's experience will contribute to EMU's mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire. HOW TO APPLY: Select Apply and follow instructions. If you are a current employee, log into your Paycom account to apply Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level. EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities. EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University. Share job details to

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,300
Psychology median
$3,557/ course, n=70
Virginia median
$4,683/ course, n=36

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