Clinical and Counseling Psychology Instructor, Part-time

The College of Idaho invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach clinical and

counseling psychology courses in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

We especially seek active practitioners with interest in preparing undergraduate students to

pursue careers in mental health and related fields. Additionally, we seek candidates who share

the College’s commitment to creating an inclusive academic community through their teaching.

The Adjunct Instructor is a part-time non-tenure track position with teaching as the primary

responsibility. Courses are taught in-person on The College of Idaho campus in Caldwell. Class

times are available M-W or T-Th mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The psychology

department supports instructors' professional development with collaborative mentorship and

shared resources for effective undergraduate teaching. Successful applicants will teach a Fall

2026 course in psychopathology or a Spring 2027 course in counseling psychology. These

courses support the psychology department curriculum that includes a B.A. Psychology major, a

B.S. Psychological Science major, and pre-professional specializations in Clinical and

Counseling Psychology, Human Development, and Social Services and Social Work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. Advanced ABD

candidates will be considered.

• Graduate coursework in clinical and counseling psychology topics, such as

psychopathology/abnormal psychology or counseling psychology

• Experience assessing and treating mental, emotional and behavioral disorders; a current

professional certification or license is highly desirable

• Experience as an instructor in a professional setting such as continuing education or intern

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and

throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College.

Application instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Applications should include

• Curriculum Vitae or professional resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three professional recommendations, at least one of

• a comprehensive cover letter that

(1) summarizes the applicant's expertise and qualifications for this position,

(2) discusses the applicant's approach to teaching in the context of the College mission

and commitment to an inclusive academic community,

(3) identifies experience or goals for advising undergraduates interested in mental health

careers, and

(4) discusses strategies for navigating potential multiple roles as an Adjunct Instructor

and a mental health practitioner in the community.

Please submit application materials to careers@collegeofidaho.edu with subject: Psychology

Adjunct. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applications.

The College

With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher

education. The College of Idaho is a mission-driven community of exceptional learning that

challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to

attracting, retaining, and optimizing performance and academic excellence through an inclusive

workforce. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion,

disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any

other basis protected by law.

The College offers adjunct faculty full use of the Cruzen-Murray Library, free access to on-

campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events.