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, with a preference for candidates who can teach Cognitive Psychology courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 24-credit load over two semesters (4-4 load), including Cognitive Psychology, courses in their specialty area, and general departmental courses such as Introductory Psychology and capstone sequence courses. The Department of Psychology comprises six full-time faculty members who are student and teaching-focused. The university seeks a candidate committed to undergraduate teaching, with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and who will be an active member of the department, involved in student and service activities. Preference is given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships. Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs, serving approximately 2,000 undergraduate and over 1,500 graduate students. It focuses on strong mentoring relationships and contributing to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, within a two-and-a-half-hour drive of New York City and Philadelphia. Wilkes University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, practicing non-discrimination in its employment and educational programs.

Requirements

• Commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Ph.D. in psychology at the time of appointment (ABDs considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to 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 department's mentoring and student-focused approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree