Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

1d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Visiting Assistant Professor position (multiple positions may be available) beginning August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Psychology which is home to 125 graduate students enrolled in APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical, School & Counseling Psychology, an MPCAC accredited Counseling Psychology MS program, the Experimental Psychology PhD program, and 600 undergraduate psychology majors. These are ideal positions for a post-doc interested in obtaining more extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for individuals preparing for a career in academia. Opportunities to obtain post-doctoral supervision towards licensure (which includes mentorship, professional development) and/or to conduct and collaborate on research are available.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in psychology, or doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in school, clinical or counseling psychology, or a doctoral degree in general/experimental psychology, by August 2026
• Evidence of strong teaching skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
• Ability to use high impact teaching practices to promote student engagement and success.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Psychology
• Teaching experience in psychology

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in applicant’s areas of expertise. Examples of available courses include general and applied undergraduate courses, including introductory psychology, careers in psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, behavioral neuroscience, and general and applied undergraduate elective courses.
• Teaching graduate courses in applicant’s areas of expertise. Courses include graduate level coursework across the areas represented in our School (particularly clinical, counseling, and school psychology) including practicum supervision in our in-house training clinic, and other opportunities in candidates' area of expertise may be available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level