National University·Pleasant Hill, California
The successful candidate will maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment while evaluating student achievement and providing timely feedback. They will also collaborate with student services to identify at-risk students and ensure program quality.
$26.63 - $28.89
National University – San Diego, California
Faculty: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Location: Onsite – Pleasant Hill, CA
National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit.
Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners.
Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.
Our eight schools and two colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs.
National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
The PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology, housed in the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences at the National University, invites applications for part-time faculty in Psychology. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Directors and other faculty within the program, and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.
Essential Job Duties
Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment.
Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
Develop, adapt, and/or update course content that aligns with course and program learning outcomes.
Evaluate individual student achievement on learning outcomes.
Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.
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National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
Candidates must have a Doctoral Degree in Psychology or a related discipline and previous teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include a Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and being a Licensed Psychologist in California.
Market context
Part-time PsyD faculty roles in California are usually driven by ongoing demand for instructors who can teach clinical psychology coursework and supervise graduate learners. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a doctoral degree, prior teaching experience, and a California psychologist license, especially when programs seek clinical or counseling psychology expertise. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight teaching experience and licensure status.