Adjunct Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in teaching for us. While we currently have no openings for adjunct faculty, the Department of Psychological Science invites interested applicants to complete the Google form below to be informed when positions become available. We are dedicated teachers with a passion for engaging students to support our existing undergraduate curriculum and broaden our cumulative fields of expertise. Adjunct faculty are non-tenure track, contract-based faculty, who have opportunities for salary enhancement through summer courses.

Minimum qualifications

A master’s degree in psychology or a very closely related field (e.g. cognitive neuroscience, clinical/counseling psychology, community health, forensic psychology, etc.) AND two years of teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications

A doctoral degree in psychology or a very closely related field (e.g. cognitive neuroscience, clinical/counseling psychology, community health, forensic psychology, etc.) AND two years of teaching experience.

Compensation

Adjunct professors are compensated based on the number of credits taught in a given semester. Compensation is further broken down by Step 1 and Step 2 pay grade. All adjunct faculty are initially classified as Step 1 and automatically progress to Step 2 after completing their third semester of actively teaching for the department. Adjuncts who do not possess a doctoral degree are ineligible from progressing to Step 2. Each semester, the department issues Letters of Appointment (LOA) to adjunct faculty, which reflect classes/credits taught and the total amount of pay.

Pay grade by step

Step 1 pay/credit – $1,159
Step 2 pay/credit – $1,201

High-enrollment bonus

70 students or more +$50/credit
100 students or more +$100/credit
130 students or more +$150/credit

Adjunct Professor Application

Please complete the fields below and upload supporting documents to be considered for an adjunct professor position in The Department of Psychological Science.

Name * Required
Phone * Required
Email * Required
Teaching Interests * Required
- Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101)
- Quantitative Methods (PSYC 295 & PSYC 321)
- Individual Differences (PSYC 219, 229, 261, 271, 290)
- Basic Experimental (PSYC 335, 341, 343, 367, 441)
- Applied Psychology (PSYC 331, 357, 438, 455, 459)
- Developmental (PSYC 309, 310, 419)
- Person in Society (PSYC 301, 351, 431)
Refer to our undergraduate course catalog for details regarding specific courses: https://www.boisestate.edu/psychology/students/course-information/
Cover Letter * Required
Please provide a summary of your qualifications and explain why you believe that you will be a good fit for this position.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume * Required
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please upload a current Curriculum Vitae or resume.
References * Required
Please provide names and contact information for three professional references.
Phone