Assistant Professor (Teaching) - Psychology

PsyDin; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching position in the Psychology department. The role involves in-person, hybrid, and online instruction within an undergraduate program, with a 3:3 load across fall and winter semesters.

Responsibilities include student recruitment support, program assessment, and active service on departmental committees. A PhD or ABD/Master with significant experience is preferred, with a commitment to diversity among

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field preferred or ABD/Master with substantial experience
• Proven university teaching experience required
• In-person instruction using best practices in course design
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person, hybrid and/or online courses in Psychology undergraduate program
• Teaching load: 3:3 (fall and winter semesters)
• Assist with student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Program assessment and service on departmental committees

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive teaching

Course design

University instruction

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

ABD or Master with substantial experience

Job description

Ghulam Qadir

Detroit, Michigan, USA full-time Remote

EMPLOYER: Wayne State University

LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan, USA

TYPE: Full-Time (9 months), Non-Tenure Track

REQUISITION: req3615

Requirements

• PhD in Psychology or related field preferred
• ABD or Master degree with considerable professional experience may be considered
• Evidence of effective university teaching experience
• In-person instruction using best practices in course design
• Commitment and readiness to work with diverse student population

Courses

• Introduction to Psychology
• Statistics
• Research Methods
• Learning and Memory
• Perception
• Cognition
• Developmental Psychology
• Health Psychology

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person, hybrid and/or online courses in Psychology undergraduate program
• Teaching load: 3:3 (fall and winter semesters)
• Assist with student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Program assessment
• Serve on departmental committees

Application Requirements

• Cover letter addressing teaching experiences, teaching philosophy, and commitment to diverse students
• Curriculum vitae with three professional references
• Teaching portfolio including course evaluations and example syllabi

CONTACT: Emily Grekin, Search Committee Chair | [e-mail]