Adjunct Faculty - Psychological and Brain Sciences
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences, Chair-OPSCompensation
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General Description / Primary Purpose
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to hire an adjunct faculty.
Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning.
Anticipated Start Date: December 17, 2026
Primary Job Functions
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair
Working Conditions
Working Hours: Part-time
Work Schedule: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.
About the Department
The UNF Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is dedicated to being an inclusive and collaborative hub of innovative scientific discovery and education that is focused on improving our communities and preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a B.S and B.A. in Psychology, a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, and an M.S. in Psychological Science. We also offer a concentration in Child Psychology and an accelerated B.S. to M.S degree. For information about UNF and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, visit http://www.unf.edu/coas/psychology/.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution
Previous teaching experience
Proficiency in computer software usage
Preferred Qualifications
An earned a doctorate in Psychology
Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application
Required Licensure
N/A
Additional Application Materials Required
UNF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted online through the Human Resources website, unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com.
In addition to completing an online application, candidates should be prepared to upload the following required documents:
Current curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Job Posting Close Date
Open until it’s filled.
Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Taylor at (904) 620-1627 or [email protected].
Required Qualifications
Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
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