Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

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Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Visiting Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin January 10, 2027, or August 23, 2027. Psychology is an undergraduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Wisconsin’s public liberal arts college. The Psychology major/minor are offered both online and on campus. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential. Preferred candidates will be able to effectively teach a variety of courses which may include some selection of Introduction to Psychology, courses in cognitive or social psychology, and/or statistics.

Psychology is part of the Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity, with members in Psychology, Legal Studies/Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Indigenous Studies, and therefore encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. In addition to being part of the Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity, this position also has a commitment to UW-Superior’s public liberal arts mission, see https://uwsuper.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values/

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity

Full-Time: 100% Instructional Academic Staff, one vacancy, Terminal 9-month appointment for the 2027-28 academic year, with the possibility of renewal. A Spring 2027 start date may be considered for the successful candidate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credits per semester (including a mix of on-campus and online courses) 
• Engage in professional development related to teaching and learning.
• Collaborate in curricular development in the psychology program.
• Engage in the program’s High Impact Practices (such as Academic Service-Learning) if assigned to courses containing those components.
• Engage in program service activities such as assessment, scheduling, marketing, recruitment and retention, community partner outreach and recruitment, and other program related support as designated by the program.
• Participate in Department business and engage in limited Department service as needed.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology; an ABD in Psychology will be considered with an earned doctorate required prior to start date
• Willingness to engage in course design and teach in multiple modalities
• University-level teaching (or teaching assistant) experience

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Engagement with professional development related to best practices in teaching and learning, including for asynchronous online teaching

• University-level asynchronous online teaching experience

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $53,000 - $56,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick leave and legal holidays, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, and tax-advantaged savings accounts. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/grad.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: January 10, 2027, or August 23, 2027, as agreed upon with the Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity Department Chair

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact McKenzie Britton at [email protected].

Application Process:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 4:30pm on August 24, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Statement of teaching philosophy, including a reflection on teaching evaluations

5.) Teaching evaluations from your most recent four semesters of teaching, or available evaluations if you have fewer than four semesters of teaching experience. Evaluations may include student course evaluations, formal feedback from an instructional supervisor, or peer observation feedback.

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.