Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Psychology

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Psychology

Hours Per Week: 3 to 20 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)

Posting Date: March 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract

Internal Job Category: Adjunct Instructor (online only)

Position Purpose: Cumberland University’s Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners, such as writing and communication. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as research involvement and clinical outreach.
• Show evidence of successful supervision of internships in the field.
• Demonstrate interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students.
• Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative.
• Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement.
• Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty.

Experience: 

• Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the field.
• Experience and networking in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary.

Education: Ph.D. or related doctoral degree preferred, but master’s accepted

Additional Information: 

Completed application will include:

• Letter of interest, including description of approach to teaching painting in an undergraduate liberal arts college
• Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.

Application Requirements: An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references are required. Please apply at https://www.cumberland.edu/about/employment/