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.

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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).

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