Adjunct Teaching Opportunities – Psychology

Bryant University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Faculty to teach in its Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a newly launched, high-quality doctoral program designed to train health service psychologists who are well prepared to meet the demands of today’s behavioral health workforce.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring doctoral students, and bringing applied clinical expertise into the classroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about graduate education, committed to evidence-based practice, and eager to support students’ professional development within a collaborative academic community.

The Psychology Department is a flagship unit within Bryant University’s growing College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, which includes undergraduate programs in Psychology, Biology, Health Sciences, Healthcare Analytics, and Exercise and Movement Science, as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies and Healthcare Informatics. The department benefits from newly renovated and expanded psychology facilities that support innovative teaching, research, and clinical training.

Learn more about the department at: https://www.bryant.edu/academics/school-health-and-behavioral-sciences

Available Courses:

PSY 508: Developmental Psychology (summer session I)

This course will provide an overview of developmental theory and research relevant for clinical work with individuals through the life span. Developmental processes of the prenatal period, infancy, toddlerhood, early and middle childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, and middle and late adulthood will be examined along with ways to apply developmental knowledge to clinical assessment, intervention, and analyzing ourselves as developing individuals.

PSY 509: Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior (summer session I)

This course will review core theories examining how humans process information and organize their knowledge and emotional experiences. Core theories of cognition and affect will be evaluated based on research relevant to various aspects of thinking and feeling and they influence behavior. Students will be able to see how cognition and affect are multi – dimensional in nature and address specific topics ranging from memory, categorization, language, reasoning and problem solving.

PSY 503: Clinical Skills I (fall 2026)

A laboratory-based clinical skills course designed to introduce students to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Students develop essential interviewing and intervention skills needed to obtain relevant clinical information, determine appropriate diagnoses, assess and manage suicide risk, establish an effective therapeutic relationship, and promote behavior change. The course also explores psychotherapy as a change agent, integrating theory with practice while addressing personal factors and multicultural competence. Clinical Skills I emphasizes the development of foundational skills related to building the therapeutic alliance, diagnosis, and case conceptualization. Students engage in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements.

This course is designed to provide basic understanding of groups through didactic and experimental learning by providing an overview of the history, principles, theories, and dynamics of group psychotherapy.

This course provides a comprehensive historical review of the origins and cultural influences that have shaped modern psychology and psychotherapy. Students will explore the development of major psychological theories, research, and practices over time, with an emphasis on critical examination of contemporary counseling and psychotherapy models. The course analyzes the relationship between theoretical frameworks, human development, and counseling practice across diverse settings. Core elements include interviewing techniques, case conceptualization, and the nature of the counseling process. Students will examine various models’ approaches to understanding human behavior and facilitating change, while also developing their own personal theory of counseling. Additionally, the course addresses current challenges and ethical issues facing the profession in the 21st century.

Students gain supervised assessment experience in an approved clinical setting for 15-20 hours per week over the fall semester. Concurrent participation in the assessment practicum seminar course is required. The seminar focuses on psychological report writing, assessment and diagnostic skills.

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The Department of Psychology in the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences is seeking several adjunct Clinical Faculty members for its new Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.). Adjunct Clinical Faculty are primarily responsible for teaching and mentoring within the Psy.D. program. Appointments are made on a course-by-course basis and evaluated on a rolling basis. See below for available courses in summer 26, fall 26. Summer courses run for 6 weeks from May 18-June 25. Classes meet 2 days (M/ W). Fall courses run for 15 weeks starting August 31. Classes meet 1 day/ week either M/W or T/Th.

Earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from APA-accredited institution; completed APA-accredited internship, experience in the field and teaching of clinical psychology practice, and scholarship; licensed or license-eligible in RI; involvement in ongoing clinical practice is preferred and supported; the application of innovative classroom delivery; excellent written and oral communication skills; team building, self-motivation, and innovation in educational program offerings are expected. Area of practice and theoretical orientation are open, but deep knowledge of evidence-based practices and experience in health psychology and/or child and adolescent psychopathology are preferred. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program and the University community are essential, as well as a commitment to diversifying the behavioral health workforce.

Bryant University is on a 428-acre campus in Smithfield, RI, 15 minutes from Providence, RI, and 45 minutes from Boston, MA. Throughout its more than 150-year history, Bryant has earned a distinguished reputation for innovative academic programs and technology that are marketplace driven and highly attuned to the emerging needs of industry and society. Bryant’s close-knit, student-centered community of scholars delivers challenging academic programs that integrate business and the arts and sciences, with an emphasis on real-world application and a global perspective. Abundant co-curricular opportunities, service-learning programs, internships, and practicums allow students to put theory into practice while building character and leadership skills. Bryant is recognized as a leader in international business.

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