Associate Professor of Psychology

Purdue University

Job Description
Req Id: 38786
Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Psychology: ABA (Remote)
City: Remote/Virtual

Our Opportunity

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required.

Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.

  • Teach synchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program.

  • Maintain school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.

  • Ensure timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.

  • Lead message board discussions and engage students in relevant discussions and coursework.

  • Partner with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.

  • Refer students with potential accommodation needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and comply with accommodations communicated in writing.

  • Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

  • Deliver mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.

  • Enforce student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

  • Attend University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

  • Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology applicable to the program.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Required: Master’s degree + 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or related field.

  • Preferred: Doctoral degree.

  • Required: BCBA or BCBA-D Certification.

  • 1–3 years’ related practical/professional experience and/or training.

  • Online, higher education teaching experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Gmail, Chat, Meet).

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

  • Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands, and prioritize workload.

  • Effective analytical skills for problem-solving and recommendations.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to adapt style to suit different audiences.

  • Professional interpersonal skills for communication across all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

  • Purdue Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

  • Remote position; no relocation required. Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

  • Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment and program type. A typical adjunct in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences can expect to receive $2,800 per full 10-week course.

  • Retirement account benefits include:

    • Automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3%

    • Company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan

  • Background check required for employment.

  • Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript when applying; official transcript required if hired.

  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

  • Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer committed to recruiting and retaining talent from a broad pool of applicants.

Posting Start Date: September 9, 2025
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