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