Adjunct Instructor - Life-span Development

Category: Adjunct Positions Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Bellarmine College-Social Sciences Locations: Louisville, KY Posted: Oct 2, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Temporary Position ID: 205450 Share About Bellarmine University: Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

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Job Description

The Department of Psychology at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY is seeking a part-time instructors to teach Life-Span Development in the fall semester (01/15/2027 - 05/02/2027). This course is being offered in person and on campus. Preferred applicants will have teaching experience in psychology. In addition to the course, the instructor is expected to be available to students as needed, including a minimum of one hour of office hours held weekly on campus or remotely.

At Bellarmine, Introductory Psychology is the study of the principles of growth and development, covering the span of life from infancy to late adulthood. This course focuses on how individuals develop physically, socially, and intellectually. Implications of development theories and research on counseling, education, parenting, and health services are also discussed. There are two sections of Life-Span Development Psychology available.

The day and times are: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 - 1:15 Monday and Wednesday 1:30 - 2:25 Requirements: A Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology is required and must be awarded by January 4, 2027.

Application Instructions

To apply for the position, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their teaching philosophy (including how they would approach teaching Life-span in a liberal arts institution), an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts (official copies will be requested if hired), and the names and contact information for three references. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205