What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences position at Ashland University Correctional Education?
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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences 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).
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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 Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7977
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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences 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.
- 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.
- PhD in Psychology.
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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 Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7977
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Minimum Requests Maximum Requests Recommendation Deadline
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
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- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letters Of Recommendation