Adjunct Faculty, Applied Psychology and Research

Strategic Education, Inc

. Provide high-quality instruction using a pre-designed curriculum .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,000 - $4,000 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching at the doctoral level, with a focus on mentoring learners and providing constructive feedback. Proficient in academic evaluation and the use of academic technology to enhance the learning experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate Degree In PsychologyThree Years Of Teaching ExperienceResearch Experience In DisciplineProficiency In Oral Presentation SkillsKnowledge Of Academic Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Teaching ExperienceAcademic EvaluationResearch OversightCourse PlanningCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingFeedback ProvisionComputer SkillsKnowledge Of Academic Technology

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProfessionalismStress ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Required Certificates And Licenses

Industry Keywords

Doctoral CommitteesAsynchronous CoursesGuidedPath CoursesUniversity PoliciesFaculty Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality instruction using a pre-designed curriculum
Mentor doctoral learners and participate in doctoral committees
Provide relevant feedback to support successful learner completion
Be available within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, by phone, email, and in the courseroom
Travel within the United States for doctoral residencies when required
Use the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience
Establish high standards and explain evaluation criteria
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training
Participate in other activities based on university needs
Teach asynchronous 10-week GuidedPath courses and support learner progress through discussions and assignment feedback
Complete assignments on an as-needed basis according to expertise and school needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of teaching experience required
Professional experience in the discipline: minimum of two years for undergraduate level and three years for graduate level
Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate-level
Doctoral-level experience conducting and overseeing research in the discipline required
Doctorate degree in psychology required
All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution
Required certificates, licenses, and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees must be attached
Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing course objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology
Strong computer skills
Ability to manage potentially stressful situations professionally and ethically
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Ability to access information using a computer
Must be able to meet critical-thinking and problem-solving requirements and communicate effectively with co-workers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA policies