National University
Location
Pleasant Hill, California
Salary
$27 - $29 / HOUR
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.
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.
Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89 National University – San Diego, California Part-time
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. Qualifications Required Doctoral Degree in Psychology or related discipline from a regionally accredited university. Previous teaching experience. Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States. Must be able to teach in-person at the Pleasant Hill, CA campus. Preferred Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Doctoral-level teaching experience. Be a Licensed Psychologist, or license-eligible, in the state of California. Knowledge and experience in any of the following content areas: applied clinical theory, case conference supervision, psychometrics, assessment, psychopharmacology, psychobiology, neuropsychology, trauma psychology, integrated health, forensic or correctional psychology. Demonstrated interest in/commitment to incorporating multicultural perspectives in your academic and/or clinical work. #LI-CR1 #LI-Onsite Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here. 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. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We’re united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employee’s well-being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote-first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff.
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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.