Parttime Psychology Instructor Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $900.00 - $2,700.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 202600108
Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at Southern Utah University invites ongoing applications for a part-time instructor pool to teach classes such as general psychology, personality theory, abnormal psychology, and other classes as needed from the catalog. (See:
Please note that all part-time instructor postings are for adjunct pools. Positions may or may not be immediately available, however whenever openings occur, the department chair will turn to the adjunct pools to fill the openings. Applicants to these pools will not hear back on their status unless an opening occurs and the department chair decides they wish to interview that candidate to possibly fill the new opening.
To apply submit a 1) CV/Resume, 2) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, 3) a brief teaching statement including evidence of previous teaching experience and a list of courses from the Psychology Department website that you feel qualified to teach (1-page maximum), and 4) names and contact information of three professional references.
This position is contingent upon funding. According to SUU HR, only adjuncts residing in the state of Utah are eligible to apply. This position pays $900 per undergraduate credit.
Essential Functions

• Provide educational instruction appropriate to the topic, course description, learning outcomes, and student audience.
• Promote student success by creating an environment aligned to learning and student involvement.
• Manage the learning environment through effective record-keeping, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic, code of conduct, and attendance policies.

Education & Experience
Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in psychology or a closely related field (e.g., counseling).
• Undergraduate teaching experience.

Supplemental Information
This position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit
In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
Adjunct faculty are entitled to a tuition waiver for one class of 3 credit hours or less; must be outside of normal working hours.
No other benefits.