Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Description/Responsibilities

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior is seeking qualified applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology position. This is a fixed-term position for three consecutive academic years. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching of graduate Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology courses as well as undergraduate courses both in-person and online. The department seeks a strong scholar who can add to the diversity of research interests among our faculty and contribute to our collegial and student-focused department. Responsibilities will also include advising graduate students, supervising student research, and professional development activities.

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The Department of Psychology seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty. SIUE is committed to diversity to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice, and the development of full human potential. Integral to this commitment, the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior strives for a student body and a workforce that manifests diversity. Applicants who embody diversity of race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or sexual identity are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must possess an earned doctorate in I-O Psychology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate is required by the contract start date in August 2027. Evidence of, or potential for, successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and high-quality research is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach graduate courses in Organizational Psychology, Work Attitudes, and Organizational Development; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs and may include Personnel Psychology and Employee Selection, among others.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics, Research Methods, and I-O Psychology ; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs and may include Social Psychology and Leadership in Organizations, among others.
• Ability to teach online courses.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in engaging students in research and experiential learning.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Commitment to professional development via student engagement and supporting departmental needs.
• SIUE is committed to diversity and inclusivity and seeks candidates who can contribute, through their interest, research, teaching, or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Terms of Appointment

Visiting assistant professor for nine months per year for three consecutive academic years. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. The beginning date of appointment is in August 2027.

Source of funds

State

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Application Process

Please submit a letter of application which includes contact information for three references, vitae, and statements of teaching and research interests. Files will be considered complete when 2 letters (3 preferred) of recommendation have also been received. Material should be submitted electronically to:

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. David Fisher, Search Chair, at:

Application Deadline

For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by the end of the business day on December 10, 2026.  A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a premier metropolitan university located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River just 22 miles east of St. Louis, MO. SIUE offers over 12,000 culturally diverse students and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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