Visiting Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Details


Title
Visiting Assistant Professor


Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track


Department
IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain Sciences


Location
Bloomington


Position Summary


We seek to fill two positions for visiting assistant professors to teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Social, Developmental, Cognitive, or Clinical Psychology. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our Psychology, Neuroscience, or Clinical Science undergraduate degrees, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, or statistics.


This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered.


Applicants should have documented teaching experience and submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vita, and three referees from whom we can solicit a letter of recommendation.


H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bloomington, Indiana is a university town with high quality of life. Bloomington is within a one-hour drive of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive of two other major metropolitan centers. Bloomington also has a low cost of living relative to entry-level faculty salaries. The campus is home to many thriving affinity groups and offers an exceptional selection of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Department practices are family-friendly and the university has a flexible remote work policy.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at (Link here). Review of applications will begin January 4, 2027 and continue until the positions are filled. The position start date is August 1, 2027 . General information about the department and the university is available at .

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Education, Degree, Skills, etc.):

• PhD (or ABD) in Psychology or related field
• Documented teaching experience

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:
Jillian Odle-Araman, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies, at View email address on click.appcast.io
or
By mail at ATTN: VAP Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Degree, Skills, etc.):

• PhD (or ABD) in Psychology or related field
• Documented teaching experience

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions


Applications received by January 4, 2027 will receive full consideration. However, we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at: We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Application Materials:

1) CV
2) Letter of Application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, documented teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
3) Contact information for at least 3 references from whom we can solicit a letter of recommendation.

For Best Consideration Date
01/04/2027


Expected Start Date
08/01/2027


Posting Number
IU-101722-2026