Assistant Professor of Instruction - Psychology

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Psychology seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in Developmental Psychology, starting August 2027. The position involves a 4/4 teaching load, service commitments, and renewal potential.

Teaching multiple sections of undergraduate Developmental Psychology is required, with preference for contributions to school psychology and student affairs tracks.

Qualifications

• MA in psychology or closely related field is required.
• ABD applicants with strong evidence will be considered but PhD preferred.
• Compelling record of effective teaching, especially in Developmental Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of an undergraduate Developmental Psychology course.
• Contribute coursework to applied tracks (school psychology, student affairs).
• Fulfill service expectations within the department.

Skills

Teaching Developmental Psychology

Course design

Education

MA in Psychology

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description

Full Consideration Date: 10/23/2026

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Psychology seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in Developmental Psychology position, starting in August 2027.

This position includes a 4/4 teaching load, service expectations, and the possibility of renewal.

The position requires teaching multiple sections of an undergraduate course in Developmental Psychology.

Specialization within developmental psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates who could contribute coursework to the department’s applied tracks, particularly those in school psychology and student affairs.

The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. degree centered on psychological science, with specialized applied tracks in mental health, behavioral health, work (I-O), military, school psychology, and student affairs.

Education Requirements

M.A. in psychology or closely related field is required and a Ph.D. is preferred. ABD applicants with strong evidence of degree completion by August 2027 will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Compelling record of effective teaching, with demonstrated ability to teach Developmental Psychology required.

Position Details

• Job Category: Faculty
• Type of Position: Term
• Service Schedule: Academic Year

Contact

For more information, please contact Nicholas Schwab, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

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The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college.

The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus.

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Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

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The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.

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