Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Wilkes University•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University invites applicants for a one-year visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology to begin August 2026. The position is open area, however, preference will be given to those who can teach Cognitive Psychology courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Cognitive Psychology, courses in their specialty area, as well as courses in general areas of need for the department (e.g., Introductory Psychology, courses in the capstone sequence). The teaching load will be 24 credits over two semesters (4-4 load). The Department of Psychology consists of six-full-time faculty who are student and teaching focused. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching and can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness. The new faculty member will also be expected to be an active member of the department including involvement in student and service activities. Preference will be given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships. A Ph.D. in psychology at the time of appointment is required. ABDs will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Psychology is the largest major within the College of Arts and Sciences and is one of the most popular majors at Wilkes University. We also have a very active Psychology Club and chapter of Psi Chi. The existing faculty engage in one-on-one mentoring with students on research and career development. We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to our mentoring and student focused approach. Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in psychology at the time of appointment is required
ABDs will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026
Demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching
Can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Can teach Cognitive Psychology courses
Embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Cognitive Psychology
Teach courses in their specialty area
Teach courses in general areas of need for the department (e.g., Introductory Psychology, courses in the capstone sequence)
Be an active member of the department including involvement in student and service activities
Contribute to the mentoring and student focused approach of the department