Adjunct Faculty PsyD Clinical Psychology Program 2026

The Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach graduate-level courses in 2026.

This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during Spring Summer or Fall of 2026. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the year. 

Courses are offered year-round in 15-16 week Fall Spring and Summer semesters. Courses are mainly offered during the day but can be scheduled during the evening to meet student or instructor needs. The following courses represent potential course needs; not all courses listed are needed for a given term or academic year:

(PRP742) Objective Personality Assessment -- This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for objective personality assessment in adults.  The primary emphasis is on the MMPI-2 with some emphasis on the MCMI-III the MMPI-A and the PAI. The course consists of a two-plus hour lecture/profile presentation component and a one and a half hour laboratory experience. The lab will provide an opportunity to practice and develop skills associated with the material covered in the lecture.

(PRP743) Projective Personality Assessment -- This course covers the RPAS system for the Rorschach as well as selected projective addition to understanding theoretical underpinnings the student is expected to develop some competency in the administration scoring and interpretation of these instruments. The class includes a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

(PRP810) Assessment and Treatment of Children and Families -- This course provides an overview of evaluation and treatment issues specific to children and families. Developmental psychopathology and common issues in child clinical psychology are reviewed. Implications of culture gender and society on child clinical practice are also examined

(PRP801) Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Therapy -- This course provides an overview of the theory supporting cognitive-behavior therapy and its application in working with clients of diverse backgrounds and with a variety of mental health challenges. The emphasis is on skill-development both in conceptualization of the challenges facing clients and in application of intervention skills. Class time involves some lecture short assignments readings and application of skills via role play.

(PRP802) Person-Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy -- This course provides an introduction to the theory research and practice of person-centered relational process-experiential and existential therapy. Through experiential exercises students learn the attitudes that build a therapeutic relationship (e.g. genuineness empathic understanding caring and concreteness) and intervention skills to help clients express and explore their experience.

(PRP803) Psychodynamic Theory and Therapy -- The course reviews major schools of psychodynamic theories and methodology of each approach in clinical settings. Both classic psychoanalysis and contemporary theoretical approaches are covered. 

(PRP804) Systems Theory and Therapy -- This course examines basic systems theory and applications to clinical interventions. Examples of systems and of systemic conceptualizations include family systems organizations and communities. The course provides an overview of systems theory and concepts with specific applications to working in clinical settings where there are multiple clients (e.g. families couples).

(PRP704) Cognition and Affective Processes -- This course offers a review of current research and theory in cognitive science focusing on both cognitive and affective processes. Areas such as memory attention perception problem solving language emotion and decision making are considered. Clinical applications are emphasized throughout the course.

(PRP705) Physiological Psychology -- This course introduces brain-behavior correlates the systematic function of the nervous system and basic psychopharmacology. Areas covered include anatomy physiology synaptic processes biological foundations of language cognition learning memory and psychopathology as well as endocrine processes and the impact of these systems on behavior and psychopathology.

(PRP706) History and Systems -- This is a graduate survey course designed to thoroughly acquaint the student with the history and philosophical issues that combine as precursors to modern psychology. 

(PRP720) Statistics and Research I -- This course is the first of a two-semester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course provides an introduction to research methods in clinical and applied psychology including classical and modern approaches to psychological measurement and test construction psychotherapy process and outcome research research ethics bias and social justice in psychological research and the application of research to psychotherapy practice. The course seeks to develop the research design and critical thinking skills required to prepare for the Clinical Research Project and to be a responsible consumer of psychological research. Students identify an appropriate CRP research topic (and chair) and develop and apply literature review and critique skills in their CRP topic area as well as developing a preliminary rationale for their CRP project including research design and aims.

(PRP721) Statistics and Research II -- This course is the second of a two-semester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course includes an overview of various research methods and statistical tests commonly used in clinical psychological research including basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Creating a data analytic plan for the students own research (especially the Clinical Research Project) is also emphasized and students develop the skills to conduct and accurately describe basic statistical analyses. 

(PRP730) Psychopathology I -- This course concentrates on the description etiology assessment and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Developmental and sociopolitical elements are considered in the context of diagnostic and therapeutic concerns. A methodology for organizing clinical data is presented. Diagnostic systems particularly the current edition of the DSM-5 are presented and examined. 

(PRP731) Psychopathology II -- This course concentrates on the description etiology assessment and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Diagnostic systems particularly the current edition of the DSM-5 are presented and examined. 

(PRP800) Basic Intervention Skills -- This course is designed to help students develop and refine the interpersonal skills necessary for being an effective clinician.

(PRP741) Cognitive Assessment -- This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for intellectual assessment in children and adults.  The class will include a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

 (PRP701) Lifespan Development -- This course focuses on the normative transitional aspects of development across the lifespan including aspects of physical cognitive emotional and social development. 

Elective and additional courses to be proposed

Find detailed course descriptions at  Responsibilities

Responsibilities include grading and teaching the class regular email access for students and Zoom office hours as needed.  Course syllabus and access to past instructor notes or Moodle Course Sites may be available.

Compensation & Benefits
Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284

• $6800 - $6975 per graduate course* for the 2025-26 academic year
• Eligible for 2-4% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

*Course refers to a typical 3-credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements.

Please note that due to employment law and payroll regulations we can only employ adjunct faculty who reside in and work from Minnesota or Wisconsin. This restriction also applies to online courses.

Qualifications :

• PhD or PsyD degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field (especially as related to course content; for example a cognitive psychologist would likely be qualified to teach Cognition and Affect).
• Licensure as a psychologist in Minnesota is required for Theory and Therapy and Assessment courses.
• Substantial research and/or clinical expertise relevant to the course content and/or previous experience teaching the same or similar course. Experience and expertise related to teaching and clinical work with diverse populations and ability to thoroughly integrate this information and expertise into course content.  

Additional Information :

For full consideration candidates must submit the following information at the time of application: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vita or Resume 
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

Your cover letter should 

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level 
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and 
• Indicate whether you are interested in in-person or synchronous online teaching (or either). 

Professional references may be requested at a later date.

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Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time