Visiting Assistant Professor

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

23h

About The Position

Visiting Assistant Professor , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington We seek a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in any of the following broad areas: Clinical, Developmental, Social, or Cognitive Psychology. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our Psychology, Neuroscience, or Clinical Science undergraduate degrees, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, or statistics. This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position. Bloomington, Indiana is a university town with high quality of life. Bloomington is within a one-hour drive of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive of two other major metropolitan centers. Bloomington also has a low cost of living relative to entry-level faculty salaries. The campus is home to many thriving affinity groups and offers an exceptional selection of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. More information can be found here: https://psych.indiana.edu/about/about-bloomington/index.html . Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30998 . Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Rick Hullinger, Director of Undergraduate Instruction, at [email protected] or by mail at ATTN : VAP Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 1, 2026. General information about the department and the university is available at http://psych.indiana.edu

Requirements

• Documented teaching experience
• Letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Curriculum vita
• Three letters of recommendation

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Clinical, Developmental, Social, or Cognitive Psychology
• Contribute to general courses in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Clinical Science undergraduate degrees, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, or statistics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees