Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

Meyer Entsorgung; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory in person, with opportunities to teach Psychology Methodology, Statistics, and Health Psychology.

This full-time, benefits-eligible appointment begins August 15, 2026. Applicants should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory; may include Psychology Methodology, Statistics, and Health Psychology.
• Teach three courses per semester, in-person.
• Full-time, benefits-eligible position starting August 15, 2026.

Education

PhD or ABD in Psychology

Job description

Position Description

The College of Arts & Sciences at Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Teaching responsibilities (three courses per semester, all expected to be in‑person) will include Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory, and may include Psychology Methodology, Statistics, and/or Health Psychology. The position is full-time and benefits‑eligible, with a starting date of August 15, 2026.

Qualifications

Candidates must have relevant expertise and the ability to teach Abnormal Psychology, as well as a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. A PhD or ABD in a relevant field of Psychology is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please include a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement included, a current CV, and (if available) teaching references and representative teaching evaluations in your application. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have questions about the position, please contact Brian Detweiler-Bedell, Psychology Department Chair, at [e-mail].