Visiting Instructor of Psychology

Position Summary:

This is a one year full-time visiting instructor position in the Department of Psychology beginning August 2026.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

* Teaching 24 credit hours per year (8 courses; 4 courses per semester) across a wide range of psychology topics

* Hold office hours

* Collaborate with other faculty teaching common courses

* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

* Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

* Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

* Undergraduate Degree from Fort Lewis College

* Doctorate or Masters in Psychology from an APA accredited program, completed by July 2026

Preferred Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

* Demonstrated success and training teaching undergraduate students in psychology

* Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching a diverse student population

* Area of specialization is open, but the ability to teach introductory courses, research methods, social, and/or developmental coursework are desirable

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

Chair of the Psychology Department

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

* Ability to work in a confined area.

* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and equipment

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

* Light to moderate lifting is required

Travel:

Less than 5% is expected for this position.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

* Faculty 1.0 FTE

* Temporary

* Exempt

* Full Time

* 9 Month Position.

* Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM.

Compensation

Salary is $49,000 for MA and $54,000 for PhD , plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

* A complete application packet includes:

* Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position

* CV

* Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Final date to receive applications

Application materials received by 11:59 p.m. on February 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.

Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff.

Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

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