Psychology Faculty, Part-time

Summary of Position: Indiana Wesleyan University invites applications for a part-time Psychology faculty position within the Division of Behavioral Sciences on our residential campus in Marion, Indiana. This position is designed for a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) seeking to contribute to undergraduate education and program development within a collaborative and mission-driven Christian higher education context. Candidate will demonstrate a passion for preparing students for professional roles supporting children and families, along with significant experience in healthcare or medical settings.

The ideal candidate will combine teaching with scholarly endeavors. Applicants should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, comfort with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Start date beginning July 1, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching two undergraduate courses per semester in Child Life and related areas
• Contributing to the development and refinement of the Child Life specialization
• Assisting with the alignment of curriculum to professional certification standards
• Mentoring students in their academic, professional, and spiritual development
• Collaborating with colleagues in curriculum development and program initiatives

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master’s degree required in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required and must be maintained in good standing

Experience

• Prior undergraduate teaching experience preferred
• Prior experience in pediatric healthcare, child life programming, or related applied settings is strongly preferred
• Interdisciplinary training or experience relevant to holistic care, family systems, or faith-integrated practice are encouraged to apply

Required Skills

• Demonstrate academic and/or professional preparation in child and family development, psychosocial care, or related areas is expected

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.