State Univ Adjunct Unit - Psychology

Title: State Univ Adjunct Unit – Psychology

Institution: Metropolitan State University

Classification: State Univ Adjunct Unit

Location: St. Paul, MN

Employment Condition: Unclassified – Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Salary: $1,888.00 per credit.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student‑centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in‑person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Minimum Qualifications – Undergraduate

• A Master’s degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) or J.D. in a different discipline and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline they teach.
• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J.D. with at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline they teach.
• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or equivalent professional certification in the discipline.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the discipline with at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, or 1 year of work experience and discipline‑specific certification.

Minimum Qualifications – Graduate

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of terminal degree graduate coursework in the discipline.
• A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach with at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline.

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

Application

To apply, go to metrostate.edu.

Required Application Documents

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position as well as the term you are available to teach (Summer or Fall 2026). Please also include which courses you are interested in teaching.
• Current curriculum vita or resume.
• Transcripts – Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Benefits

Our generous benefits include 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low‑cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 – $1500), a pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans, pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts with roll‑over options, dependent care accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, short and long‑term disability, professional development opportunities, and a tuition waiver program for employees and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative‑action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Contact

Posting Contact Name: Kevin Earl Thompson

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