Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

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 at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Wisconsin's public liberal arts college. The Psychology major/minor are 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. In addition to being part of the Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity, this position also has a commitment to UW-Superior's public liberal arts mission.

Department:
Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity

Full-Time: 100% Instructional Academic Staff, one vacancy. Terminal 9-month appointment for the 2027-28 academic year, with the possibility of renewal. A Spring 2027 start date may be considered for the successful candidate, with employment continuing through the 2027-28 academic year.

Job 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.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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

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

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. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.