Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

Lewis & Clark College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in the College of Arts and Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year. This liberal arts environment emphasizes teaching excellence.

The candidate will teach three in-person courses per semester, including Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory, with possible assignments in Psychology Methodology, Statistics, or Health Psychology. Start date: August 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant expertise to teach Abnormal Psychology.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Abnormal Psychology

Education

PhD in Psychology OR ABD

Job description

Position Description

Lewis & Clark College of Arts and Sciences 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: Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory, and may include Psychology Methodology, Statistics, and/or Health Psychology.
• Full‑time position, benefits‑eligible.
• Starting date: August 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant expertise and ability to teach Abnormal Psychology.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment.
• PhD in a relevant field of Psychology, or ABD preferred.

Application Instructions

Submit a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement, a current CV, and, if available, teaching references and representative teaching evaluations. Review of applications will begin immediately.

EEO & Non-Discrimination

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

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