Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

The Department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) is searching for a visiting non-tenure track, full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position for the bachelor’s program in Psychology. Visiting teaching professor positions are in-unit faculty positions that are benefits eligible. This 12-month 1-year appointment will carry a 4/4/3 teaching load. The department is a leader in pedagogical reform efforts and is focused on improving the quality of undergraduate instruction, particularly in gateway undergraduate courses that affect student success as measured by retention and on-time graduation. Candidates will be expected to perform departmental service as full-time members of the department’s faculty. A Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline is required. The Department is seeking candidates who are willing to teach at least two in-person research methods courses at our MMC campus.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

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