Visiting Assistant Professor

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology starting Fall 2025. The role includes teaching core psychology classes, engaging in research, and contributing to departmental needs. Candidates with a PhD or PsyD are encouraged to apply, with a focus on diverse teaching methods and community engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD required, candidates nearing completion considered.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester.
• Hold at least four office hours per week.
• Teach large and small sections of Introduction to Psychology.

Skills

Teaching

Research Methods

Statistics

Education

PhD

PsyD

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University (https://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/psychology/) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall 2025. The area of specialization is open, but applicants should be able to teach core classes in psychology such as Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States, with approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and alumni from over 60 countries. The university fosters a diverse and culturally rich community, emphasizing academic excellence, ethical development, and preparing students as servant leaders.

The Psychology Department values high-quality teaching, diverse research interests, and substantive service. The curriculum emphasizes scientific thinking and experiential learning across basic, applied, and laboratory classes. The department is highly collegial and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The initial contract will cover the 2025-2026 academic year but may be renewed based on performance and departmental needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching four undergraduate courses per semester, including Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods, based on departmental needs and expertise.
• Holding at least four office hours per week.
• Teaching large sections of Introduction to Psychology (90-110 students) and smaller sections (~25 students).

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, PsyD, or a doctorate in a related field; candidates in the process of completing their doctorate will be considered if completed by the appointment date.

Desired Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

None beyond the required graduate degree.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three references at jobs.shu.edu/. Review begins immediately and continues until filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Gregory Burton at [e-mail].

Seton Hall University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action principles.

Advertised: 08 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: [date not provided]