What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences position at Ashland University and Careers?
Division
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Department
Psychology
Job Description
Ashland University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology (area open) to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses which may include General Psychology I, General Psychology II, Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and/or courses in their area of expertise.
The teaching load is equivalent to four courses per semester; however, approximately half of this load is expected to be fulfilled through the supervision of undergraduate directed research in collaboration with the Ashland University International Collaboration Research Center (AUICRC).
- This position offers a unique opportunity to engage undergraduates in global, multi-lab research collaborations, mentor students in replicable and transparent research practices, and contribute to cross-cultural and open-science initiatives.
- This is a one-year appointment, renewable for one additional year based on performance and institutional needs.
- Candidates with a doctorate in psychology at the time of appointment are preferred, but ABDs who have completed all requirements except the dissertation defense will be considered.
- Applicants should have documented teaching experience, demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions, and a record of mentoring undergraduates in research.
Required Qualifications
- ABD in Psychology.
- Candidates with a doctorate in Psychology at the time of appointment are preferred, but ABDs who have completed all requirements except the dissertation defense will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology.
Physical Demands
Anticipated Start Date of New Hire
08/24/2026
Proposed Rank
Assistant
Tenure-Track
No
Service Basis
9 month
Fixed Term
Term Start Date
08/24/2026
Term End Date
05/14/2027
Benefits
Yes
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F120P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Job Open Date
11/24/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants