Temporary Faculty Instructor, Psychology

Position: 26-162 Temporary Faculty Instructor, Psychology
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Psychology Department invites applicants for a Temporary Faculty Instructor position to begin in Fall 2026.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Psychology Department, part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, seeks to advance the discipline of Psychology as an area of scholarly, professional, and scientific endeavor in a diverse and inclusive environment. Our primary focus is to provide a high quality, liberal-arts education wherein students and faculty members exchange ideas stemming from a variety of viewpoints in an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equity.

We actively engage in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the behavioral sciences and encourage research and scholarship by both the faculty and student body. Learn more about the Department of Psychology.

The Temporary Faculty member will teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program. The incumbent may provide learning via in-person, face-to-face, and/or online modalities depending on program requirements and departmental needs. Teaching assignments may vary based on departmental needs and may include courses such as Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Leadership, Research Methods, Statistics, and related topics.

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The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction, student success, and the application of industrial-organizational psychology in academic and/or professional setting.

Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. A typical semester workload may be up to 9 credits dependent upon departmental needs.

Responsibilities include:

* Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program

* Prepare and deliver course content in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats

* Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback

* Maintain course records and submit grades in accordance with university deadlines and policies

* Foster student engagement and contribute to a supportive learning environment

* Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field

* Demonstrated expertise in Industrial-Organizational Psychology through graduate training, teaching, research, consulting, or professional practice

* Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field; and/or

* Previous college-level teaching experience; and/or

* Experience teaching graduate students; and/or

* Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including but not limited to, face-to-face, blended, and online synchronous & asynchronous format; and/or

* Applied experience in areas such as employee selection and assessment, training and development, leadership development, talent management, organizational development, human resources, or consulting; and/or

* Demonstrated experience providing engaging, inclusive, and student-centered instruction

Salary per three-credit course is $7,028.19

Apply online at  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement, this advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

* CV

* Cover Letter:

* Indicate the Industrial-Organizational Psychology courses you are qualified to teach (e.g., Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Training and Development, Leadership, Statistics, Research Methods, or related areas).

* Describe your teaching experience, if applicable.

* Describe your professional, consulting, research, and/or applied experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related fields.

* Indicate any experience teaching in…