Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology

Butler University • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Butler University (Indianapolis, IN) invites
applications for a one-year, non-tenure track visiting assistant professor
position beginning August 2026. We seek a colleague who is committed to
inclusive undergraduate teaching practices. The Butler Psychology Department
values
candidates who share our commitment to engagement and inclusion of
students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences. Butler cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position requires full-time, in-person instruction. A Ph.D. in Psychology
(or a closely related field) at the time of appointment is required. The
successful applicant will be broadly trained in applied psychology and ready to
teach in a multidisciplinary university core curriculum. Standard teaching load
is 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester, with the possibility of reassigning
one course per year for conducting research with undergraduate research
assistants. We seek 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 (e.g., developmental,
industrial-organizational, health, clinical, or sports psychology). 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology (or a closely related field) at the time of appointment is required
• Broadly trained in applied psychology
• Ready to teach in a multidisciplinary university core curriculum
• Ready to teach required psychology courses such as Introductory Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics, as well as content courses in their area of expertise (e.g., developmental, industrial-organizational, health, clinical, or sports psychology)
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies and to building an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body

What This Job Offers

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