Adjunct Professor of Psychology (2026)

Summary: The Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University invites applicants for adjunct teaching for the Winter 2026 semester and beyond. Candidates must have earned a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in psychology or related field and have backgrounds that enable them to teach Introductory Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Methods, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Child Development or Life Span Development. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations. The successful candidate should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

GVSU has a large and diverse group of 47 full-time psychology faculty members who engage in teaching and research in all areas of psychological science. The Adjunct Professor hire will have access to shared laboratory facilities and equipment and an undergraduate subject pool, should they want to continue their research or collaborate with other faculty or students. They also will have free access to a full, state-of-the-art recreation center and library, and also opportunities to apply for internal professional development funding. 

Required Qualifications And Education:

• Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology or a  Related Field

Preferred Qualifications And Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a  Related Field and undergraduate teaching experience.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

• Teach undergraduate courses

Salary:

• Terminal degree: $1,200 per credit hour ($3,600 per course)
• Non-terminal degree: $1,100 per credit hour ($3,300 per course)

Campus: the Valley Campus (Allendale, MI)

How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. Please submit a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit official transcripts before the interview. If you need technical assistance, email Human Resources (hro@gvsu.edu). Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Christopher Kurby (kurbyc@gvsu.edu).

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.