Assistant Teaching Professor - Applied Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology to join a student-centered academic community committed to teaching excellence, access, and student success.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities, including Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Theories of Counseling, Counseling Microskills, and additional courses within their area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s in Psychology in an applied field or anticipated prior to starting date.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching online and in-person.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach 27 credits of undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year in multiple modalities, including specified courses.
• Attend psychology faculty meetings, serve on departmental committees, engage in professional development, and mentor undergraduates.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for underrepresented and first-generation students.

Skills

Online teaching

In-person teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Student mentoring

Communication

Education

Master’s in Psychology (applied field)

Doctorate in Psychology (applied field)

Job description

The Psychology Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology to join a student-centered academic community committed to teaching excellence, access, and student success. In alignment with UW-Green Bay’s mission to fearlessly meet challenges, embrace diversity, care for the region, and provide educational opportunity for all, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities, including Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Theories of Counseling, Counseling Microskills, and additional courses within their area of expertise. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact students through innovative, inclusive teaching practices that support learners from diverse, underrepresented, and first‑generation backgrounds while advancing the University’s strategic priorities of student success, inclusivity, and community connection.

As a valued member of the Psychology faculty, the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative and engaged academic environment through student mentoring, shared governance, professional development, and departmental service. We seek an educator who embodies UW-Green Bay’s core values by advancing fearlessly, empowering success, provisioning access, building community, and expressing gratitude. Join a university on the rise where learning extends beyond the classroom, community impact matters, and together we create opportunities for students, strengthen Northeast Wisconsin, and fulfill our commitment that Together, We Rise.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 27 credits of undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year in multiple modalities (in‑person and online) including sections of undergraduate Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy, and graduate courses in Theories of Counseling and Counseling Microskills, as well as additional courses in the Psychology program curriculum within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Attend Psychology faculty meetings, serve on departmental committees, engage in professional development, vote on matters concerning curriculum/programming, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first‑generation backgrounds at UW‑Green Bay.

Start Date:

August 23, 2027

Department:

Psychology

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s in Psychology in an applied field (which could include but is not limited to: Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sport Psychology, Forensic Psychology) or related field from an accredited institution or anticipated prior to starting date.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching online and in‑person
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in an applied field of Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution or anticipated prior to starting date
• Experience teaching online and in‑person clinical or counseling psychology courses

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus.

Position is a full‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure track, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. Finalist(s) will need to consent to a verification of academic credentials through a third‑party education check provider authorized by the University. A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Benefit Details:

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Total Compensation Estimator

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.