Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Humanities and Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Jefferson University's College of Humanities and Sciences is seeking to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology. This role involves teaching core undergraduate psychology courses and engaging in practice or research within relevant psychology fields. The position requires the ability to teach specialized courses in areas such as counseling psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or developmental psychology. The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. A strong record of scholarship in the candidate's field(s) of expertise and demonstrated engagement in active student learning pedagogy are essential. The candidate will also serve as a liaison with the master's program in community and trauma counseling. The position begins August 15, 2026.

Requirements

• Counseling and/or clinical experience and scholarship.
• Teaching experience in counseling psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.
• A record of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• A record of strong scholarship in the candidate’s field(s) of expertise.
• Demonstrated engagement in the pedagogy of active student learning.
• Research doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) or a foreign equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree in Psychology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in the undergraduate major.
• Practice or conduct research and scholarship in relevant psychology fields.
• Teach core and specialized courses in counseling psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or developmental psychology.
• Serve as liaison with the master’s program in community and trauma counseling.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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