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Odessa College

Psychology Adjunct

Odessa, TX · On-site

Position Details Position Information Working Title Psychology Adjunct Position Status Part Time ... Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area; Assist with recruitment ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Psychology in the College of the Liberal Arts seeks to hire numerous part-time openings in various areas of the Department throughout the 2025 to 2026 Academic ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time psychology assistant in the United States is $19.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Part Time Psychology Assistant, you need a background in psychology or a related field, strong research skills, and attention to detail, usually supported by a bachelor's degree or relevant coursework. Familiarity with data collection tools, statistical software (such as SPSS), and basic office systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, discretion, and organizational skills help you effectively support psychologists and interact with clients. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate data handling, ethical client interactions, and smooth research or clinical operations.

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As a Part Time Psychology Assistant, your daily tasks often include assisting with patient intake, administering and scoring psychological assessments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting research or data collection efforts. You’ll work closely with licensed psychologists and other mental health professionals, helping to prepare materials for therapy sessions and sometimes observing sessions for training purposes. This role is integral in ensuring smooth operations, allowing psychologists to focus more on direct patient care while you manage essential administrative and preparatory tasks.

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A Part Time Psychology Assistant supports psychologists in various tasks such as conducting research, preparing materials for therapy sessions, administering basic psychological tests, and maintaining client records. They may also help with data entry, scheduling appointments, and assisting in the preparation of reports or presentations. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field of psychology while working flexible hours. The specific duties can vary depending on the employer and the setting, such as clinics, schools, or research institutions.

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As a part-time psychology assistant, you schedule tests, observe patients’ behavior, and help plan and assess the efficacy of proposed behavioral treatments to address a variety of mental health issues. Your duties and responsibilities also include making assessments, scoring tests and updating patient records, and contributing to treatment plans for couples, families, children, and individuals. In a related, research-focused role, you assist the psychologist in projects designed to investigate how people think, learn, and develop emotionally and socially. In these roles, you use a wide variety of methods and assessments to evaluate large groups of people and generate reports to document project findings.

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Part-Time Psychology Instructor (Pool)

West Valley-Mission CCD

Saratoga, CA • On-site

$38K - $55K/yr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Psychology Instructor (Pool) Position ID Campus West Valley College
Position Summary Information
Definition
PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL
Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.
Assignment
This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the Association of College Educators (ACE).
Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Salary and Benefits
Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 - $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education - Posses one of the following:
  • Master's in psychology; OR
  • Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; OR
  • A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in Psychology; OR
  • The equivalent of the above.

AND
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desired Qualifications
Not Applicable
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
  • Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
  • Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
  • Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
  • Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
  • Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
  • Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
  • Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
  • Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
  • Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
  • Work cooperatively within the college community.
  • Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
  • Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
  • Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.
Other Duties Application Information
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
  • Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
  • All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
  • The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
  • If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
  • Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
  • If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
  • Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
  • When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:
Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.
The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.
  • ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
  • List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
  • Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu
Selection Process
SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:
  • Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
  • Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
  • Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
  • Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
  • The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
  • Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
  • Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
  • The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO STATEMENT:
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FY22/23-021POOL Open Date 03/15/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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