Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

About the Position

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin January 10, 2027, or August 23, 2027. Psychology is an undergraduate program offered both online and on campus. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential. Preferred candidates will be able to effectively teach a variety of courses which may include some selection of Introduction to Psychology, courses in cognitive or social psychology, and/or statistics. Psychology is part of the Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity, with members in Psychology, Legal Studies/Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Indigenous Studies, and therefore encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester (including a mix of on-campus and online courses)
• Engage in professional development related to teaching and learning
• Collaborate in curricular development in the psychology program
• Engage in the program's High Impact Practices (such as Academic Service-Learning) if assigned to courses containing those components
• Engage in program service activities such as assessment, scheduling, marketing, recruitment and retention, community partner outreach and recruitment, and other program related support as designated by the program
• Participate in Department business and engage in limited Department service as needed
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology; an ABD in Psychology will be considered with an earned doctorate required prior to start date
• Willingness to engage in course design and teach in multiple modalities
• University-level teaching (or teaching assistant) experience
• Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension.

Desirable Qualifications

• Engagement with professional development related to best practices in teaching and learning, including for asynchronous online teaching
• University-level asynchronous online teaching experience

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $53,000 - $56,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick leave and legal holidays, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, and tax-advantaged savings accounts. UW-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date

January 10, 2027, or August 23, 2027, as agreed upon with the Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity Department Chair.

Application Information

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 4:30pm on August 24, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including a reflection on teaching evaluations
• Teaching evaluations from your most recent four semesters of teaching, or available evaluations if you have fewer than four semesters of teaching experience. Evaluations may include student course evaluations, formal feedback from an instructional supervisor, or peer observation feedback.

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate. The application includes only one attachment field—upload all required documents in that single field, either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

For additional information about this position, contact McKenzie Britton at mbritton@uwsuper.edu.

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