Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a one-semester, non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position beginning January 2027. This role requires full-time, in-person instruction and a Ph.D. in Psychology (or a closely related field) at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be broadly trained in applied psychology and ready to teach in a multidisciplinary university core curriculum. The standard teaching load is 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The department seeks a colleague who will be ready to teach required psychology courses such as Introductory Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics, as well as content courses in their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies and to building an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body. The Butler Psychology Department values candidates who share a commitment to engagement and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology (or a closely related field) at the time of appointment.
- Broad training in applied psychology.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies.
- Ability to teach required psychology courses such as Introductory Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics.
- Ability to teach content courses in their area of expertise.
- Demonstrated dedication to inclusive undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to engagement and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching content courses in areas such as developmental, industrial-organizational, health, clinical, cross-cultural, or sports psychology.
Responsibilities
- Teach required psychology courses such as Introductory Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics.
- Teach content courses in their area of expertise (e.g., developmental, industrial-organizational, health, clinical, cross-cultural, or sports psychology).
- Provide full-time, in-person instruction.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary university core curriculum.
- Engage in inclusive undergraduate teaching.
- Build an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community.
- Grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact.
- Contribute to transformational learning experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
