Adjunct Professor-Psychopharmacology

Adjunct Professor-Psychopharmacology

Job No: 497038

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Faculty

The Psychology Department at Seton Hall University seeks an adjunct
instructor to teach an in-person course in Psychopharmacology
starting January 2026. This 3000-level (i.e., upper division)
course is required of students in our BS in Cognitive Neuroscience,
and a potential elective for students in the Psychology
major.

Course Description and select learning objectives from the
Catalogue: "A comprehensive examination of the mechanisms by which
drugs interact with the brain and behavior, with emphasis on the
role of neurotransmitter systems.

• Describe the field of psychopharmacology and its relation to

other subfields within psychology and neuroscience.

• Explain how pharmacokinetic factors interact to determine drug

bioavailability.

• Identify the main classes of abused drugs, describe their

mechanisms of action and their behavioral effects

• Identify the major classes of drugs used in the treatment of

major psychiatric and neurological disorders, describe their
mechanisms of action and their behavioral effects "

In the Psychology Department, all new adjunct faculty are paired
with full-time faculty mentors to help the individual develop their
teaching through conversation and course observation. Additionally,
all adjunct faculty at Seton Hall enjoy free access to on-campus
fitness facilities.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14
miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan
institution of higher education in the United States. Seton Hall
University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity
and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In
turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage the
Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support the university's
mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach one section of an in-person course in Psychopharmacology.
This course will be scheduled in a once-a-week, 2.5-hour evening
time slot on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The
course will be capped at 25-30 students and run from January 14,
2026, to the end of finals week.

Required Qualifications:

A master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related
field plus relevant graduate coursework in
psychopharmacology.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field

strongly preferred

• Prior University teaching experience

Licenses and Certificates:

None

Salary Range:

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree
and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicant should suggest at least two references whom we can
contact

Benefits Information:

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement
benefits.

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a
comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify
and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university
compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to
bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental
insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More
information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Advertised: 16 October 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497038
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