What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology position at Albright College?
Position Information
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site position
Duration: 1-year position, with possibility of renewal
Start Date: August 2025
Application Review begins: Jan 24, 2025
This is a full-time, in-person position, and applicants seeking only remote opportunities should not apply.
Candidate Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology; however, ABD applicants with relevant teaching experience will also be considered.
Required Courses Needed to Teach:
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (with ability to teach accompanying lab utilizing statistical software package)
Research Methods
Senior Seminar (in area of specialty)
General Psychology
Area of expertise is open, but preference will given to those who can teach one or more of the following:
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
Social Psychology
Additional Responsibilities:
Academic advising of undergraduate students
Mentoring independent study projects or internships
Holding regular office hours
Attending department and faculty meetings
Required Materials to Submit:
Interested candidates should submit:
1) A cover letter addressing their fit for the position
2) A detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience
3) A list of courses previously taught
4) A teaching statement
5) A research statement
6) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., a summary of quantitative and qualitative course evaluation data)
7) Contact information for three references
Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Required materials can be uploaded in one document along with the curriculum vitae.