Teaching Assistant Professor - General Psychology - #261100
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Teaching Assistant Professor - General Psychology - #261100
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About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
- 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
- 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
- 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
- 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC.
The Psychology Department at Western Carolina University ( WCU ) invites applications for a 9-month Fixed-Term faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. Anticipated begin work date is August 2027 with the possibility of a January 2027 start.
The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will demonstrate prior experience with teaching undergraduate courses in psychology. Given that the primary focus of the position is on teaching, we are particularly interested in candidates who are student-centered, creative, energetic, and committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our students.
Examples of undergraduate courses that the faculty member may teach include, but is not limited to:
General Psychology, Developmental Psychology (Childhood, Adolescence, Adult, or Lifespan), Abnormal psychology, and courses in the faculty member’s discipline. As a regional comprehensive university, we value engagement and mentoring of students.
As such, the faculty member is expected to advise undergraduates in the major. Additionally, most courses are offered in person, but integrate technology. Thus, prior experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) is helpful. The typical teaching load for Fixed Term faculty is 4/4 (fall/spring).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology or closely related field; obtained by the date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year
Number of Months Per Year 9
Posting Text
Open Date
Open Date 08/11/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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