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Position Details Position Information Working Title Psychology Adjunct Position Status Part Time Department School of Liberal Arts and Education General Summary Part Time Psychology instructor.

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How much do parttime psychology instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for parttime psychology instructor in the United States is $69,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Parttime Psychology Instructor vs Parttime Psychology Tutor?

AspectParttime Psychology InstructorParttime Psychology Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a master's or doctoral degree in psychologyOften requires a bachelor's degree; advanced students or professionals may also tutor
Work EnvironmentClassroom or online teaching settings, often at colleges or universitiesOne-on-one or small group sessions, often online or in-person
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, colleges, universitiesPrivate tutoring companies, online platforms, independent tutors
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding teaching roles in psychology educationFinding personalized psychology help or exam prep

While both roles involve teaching psychology, a Parttime Psychology Instructor typically works in academic settings with formal teaching responsibilities, requiring advanced degrees. In contrast, a Parttime Psychology Tutor offers personalized assistance, often with fewer formal credentials, focusing on individual student needs.

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Infographic showing various Parttime Psychology Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,587 per year, or $33.5 per hour.
Part-Time Psychology Instructor

Part-Time Psychology Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Southwestern Illinois College rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for a part-time Psychology Instructor. Your application will be place in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part-time/adjunct faculty will be responsible for teaching the objectives for any course assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Master's degree in Psychology required.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS
Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught. Starting rates for the current Academic Year can be viewed on SWIC's Employment page .
BENEFITS & PERKS
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
  • Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
  • Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act
  • Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION
District-Wide
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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