About the role
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty in the School of Education (School Psychology Focus)
Anticipated Start Date: Spring Semester 2027
Estimated Pay: This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefitted position. Rate of pay is based on level of education. Spring Semester 2026: Supplemental Teaching Payments | Human Resources | University of Delaware
Schedule: Up to 10 course credits per semester
Location: Newark, Delaware campus
The School of Education at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, seeks a dynamic and innovative instructor to teach graduate-level school psychology courses as needed starting in Spring 2027. In-person instruction is preferred. Depending on the needs of the program, classes may include fieldwork supervision classes as well as content classes covering the following topics:
- Academic assessment, intervention, and consultation
- Direct mental and behavioral health service delivery in schools
- Ecological systems theory and family engagement in schools
- Supervision and implementation in school psychology
Qualifications and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will hold an Ed.S. in school psychology or an equivalent specialist-level credential (e.g., a master’s degree plus additional graduate preparation or a Certificate of Advanced Study) and have experience working as a school psychologist in schools. A doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D.) in school psychology or a related field is desired but not required. Experience teaching college-level courses is highly desired; authorization to work in the US is required.
The core responsibilities of this position include teaching one or more graduate-level courses in school psychology and collaborating with other school psychology instructors to ensure cohesive, high-quality learning experiences across coursework and fieldwork.
Candidates should be:
- Committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment;
- Able to work with a wide range of students and learning styles;
- Willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes; and
- Experienced with using technology to foster student learning.
The instructor is also expected to hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.
Please note: All school psychology courses are offered on weekday evenings (i.e., Monday–Thursday, 5:30–8:30 p.m.).
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and CV. Contact information for references will be requested from short-listed applicants. Additional materials may also be requested at that time, such as course evaluations and teaching philosophy.
Hiring Timeline
- Application Review: October 9 until position is filled.
- Interviews: Fall 2026
- Offer Extended: Fall 2026