Visiting Professor of Psychology

About the role

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-semester part-time visiting professor of Psychology starting January 1, 2027, for the spring semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of Introductory Psychology
• Preference given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in psychology or a related field at the time of appointment is required for professor level; an appointment as an instructor is possible for a successful A.B.D. candidate

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Access to resources for professional development such as the Center for Pedagogical Innovation and the Office for Faculty Career Development

Skills

• Ability to foster an inclusive community

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Generous paid time off and retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee and dependent tuition programs

Pay

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.

Schedule

The position is for one-semester part-time, starting January 1, 2027, for the spring semester.

Contact Information

To apply: Apply Here

To inquire about the position, please send an email to Professor Barbara Juhasz at bjuhasz@wesleyan.edu.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement and evaluations if available
• Email addresses for three references

Equal Opportunity

Wesleyan University is committed to fostering an inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.

Background Check

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Additional Information

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