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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Adjunct Instructor: Psychology
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Psychology-122500
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Psychology has more than 2,300 majors because the scientific study of feeling, thinking, and behavior is relevant for a very broad range of professions. Our goal is to educate undergraduates in the scientific basis of psychological knowledge and expose students to the many ways that knowledge is applied in everyday life.
As part of the College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences, we offer undergraduate (i.e., B.A. and B.S. Majors in Psychology) and graduate programs (i.e., PhD in Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Counseling Psychology). Our Clinical and Counseling programs are APA accredited. The UNT Department of Psychology includes ~35 faculty members, over 2,300 undergraduate majors and approximately 110 graduate students.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Psychology seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology
- Outstanding teaching experience in teaching undergraduate Psychology courses
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution
- Excellent communication skills
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Title: Adjunct Instructor: Psychology
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Psychology-122500
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Department of Psychology has more than 2,300 majors because the scientific study of feeling, thinking, and behavior is relevant for a very broad range of professions. Our goal is to educate undergraduates in the scientific basis of psychological knowledge and expose students to the many ways that knowledge is applied in everyday life.
As part of the College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences, we offer undergraduate (i.e., B.A. and B.S. Majors in Psychology) and graduate programs (i.e., PhD in Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Counseling Psychology). Our Clinical and Counseling programs are APA accredited. The UNT Department of Psychology includes ~35 faculty members, over 2,300 undergraduate majors and approximately 110 graduate students.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Psychology seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology
- Outstanding teaching experience in teaching undergraduate Psychology courses
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution
- Excellent communication skills
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Psychology
Credential your foreign degree before applying
U.S. employers and USCIS assess whether your psychology degree meets EB-2 advanced-degree standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization so your transcripts are ready before a sponsoring employer files the PERM application.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospital systems, VA medical centers, and university counseling programs file PERM applications far more often than private practices. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored psychology roles before approaching their HR team.
Understand licensure timing relative to PERM requirements
Many PERM job requirements specify state licensure as a minimum qualification. If you're pre-licensure, clarify with the employer whether the posted role allows supervised hours, or whether you'll need to satisfy licensing requirements before the I-140 is filed.
Use OFLC Wage Search to check prevailing wage tiers
PERM applications must offer the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your specific psychology role and location. Cross-reference the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter so there are no surprises during labor certification.
Search green card sponsoring psychology jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by employer PERM history and psychology job category to find roles where sponsorship is an active practice, not a long shot. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed for psychology professionals so you spend time on realistic targets.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline into your offer
Employers control when PERM recruitment begins, and delays of one to two years are common after hiring. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they start PERM within the first year of employment, before you accept the role.
Green Card Psychology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychology role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most licensed psychologist and doctoral-level psychology positions qualify for EB-2 because they require an advanced degree. Master's-level counselors and psychological associates typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. The specific job requirements your employer lists in the PERM application determine the category, not just your credentials alone.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for psychology professionals?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization with a two or three year initial period and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap concerns for most countries at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and USCIS adjudication typically take one to three years before you become a permanent resident.
Can a psychology employer start PERM before I'm fully licensed?
Yes, but the PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements for the position at the time of filing. If licensure is listed as a requirement, USCIS will verify you meet it by the priority date. Some employers write PERM requirements around supervision eligibility rather than full licensure, which can allow earlier filing for pre-licensed professionals.
Where can I find psychology jobs with active green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search psychology roles filtered by employers with documented PERM filing history, so you're targeting positions where sponsorship is a real practice rather than an aspiration. Hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and research universities tend to have structured sponsorship programs for psychology professionals.
Does state licensure affect my green card priority date or processing timeline?
Licensure doesn't directly affect your USCIS priority date, but it can stall the PERM process if the job description requires it and you haven't yet obtained it. Employers who sponsor psychology professionals often time the PERM filing to coincide with your licensure milestone to avoid gaps between the job requirement and your qualifications during adjudication.