PhD Position in Psychology (Purdue University)

Job Description Our Opportunity: Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has an opening for Adjunct Faculty. Job Summary Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success. What to Expect in This Role Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success Teaches synchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns Refers students who self-identify with a potential need for ADA accommodation to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and complies with all accommodations communicated in writing Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology applicable to the program Performs additional duties as assigned by the School Experience PhD or PsyD in Psychology or Related Field with Addictions Experience 1–3 years related practical/professional experience and/or training Online or higher education teaching experience is preferred What We're Looking For Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Gmail, Chat, Meet) Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to balance competing demands and prioritize workload to meet deadlines Effective analytical skills to assess situations, resolve issues, or make recommendations Strong oral and written communication skills adaptable to different audiences Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication at all organizational levels Additional Information Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position This is a remote position; no relocation required Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States Adjunct compensation varies per course; typical pay is $2,800 per 10-week course Retirement benefits include:Background check required automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% company match up to an additional 4% with optional 457(b) participation Official transcript required if hired Remote employees must have reliable internet and a dedicated workspace FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime) Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO/AA) Posting Start Date: 4/14/26 #HEJ If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Job Description

Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year.

This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required.

Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses.

Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to Expect in This Role

Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success
Teaches synchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program
Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class
Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials
Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework
Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns
Refers students who self-identify with a potential need for ADA accommodation to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and complies with all accommodations communicated in writing
Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress
Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar
Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog
Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested
Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology applicable to the program
Performs additional duties as assigned by the School

Experience

PhD or PsyD in Psychology or Related Field with Addictions Experience
1–3 years related practical/professional experience and/or training
Online or higher education teaching experience is preferred

What We're Looking For

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Gmail, Chat, Meet)
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to balance competing demands and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Effective analytical skills to assess situations, resolve issues, or make recommendations
Strong oral and written communication skills adaptable to different audiences
Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication at all organizational levels

Additional Information

Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
This is a remote position; no relocation required
Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States
Adjunct compensation varies per course; typical pay is $2,800 per 10-week course
Retirement benefits include:Background check required
- automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3%
- company match up to an additional 4% with optional 457(b) participation
Official transcript required if hired
Remote employees must have reliable internet and a dedicated workspace
FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO/AA)
Posting Start Date: 4/14/26
#HEJ