Adjunct Professor - CSPP: Psychology, Public Policy and Law - San Diego Campus Candidate Pool

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission

Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision

An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values

- Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
- Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
- Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
- Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
- Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
- Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

The School of Forensic Studies (SFS) at Alliant University is dedicated to graduating rigorously educated and trained professionals who impact society, public opinion, and policy by applying forensic behavioral science in the service of preventing, investigating, and mitigating conflict and violence.

SFS programs share a common approach to education and training: effectively adapting theoretical principles to real-world situations and supporting students to strengthen their professional identities as ethical, effective, and compassionate forensic practitioners.

The PhD program in Psychology, Public Policy and Law is a fully online program. There are occasional synchronous meetings required of adjunct faculty.

Application Description

Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Salary Range: $34 - $39 hourly (based on course requirements & level of education). This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible role.

Requirements

Education: Doctoral or other terminal degree in Psychology or associated field, from an accredited college or university.; Experience: Appropriate experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise.; Other Desirable Qualifications:; Experience teaching at the doctoral level.; Experience teaching statistics and/or research methods to doctoral students.; Experience serving as a dissertation chair or committee member.; Experience teaching criminal or civil law or legal research to graduate students.; Education or research in media psychology or the effects of media consumption.; Education and/or experience in Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management.