Description

Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin August 1, 2025. This is one-year, benefits-eligible position. Teaching responsibilities include three in-person courses per semester, including multiple sections of "Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition" and "Introduction to Statistical Inference". The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to offer a course in their area of specialization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Advanced ABD or PhD in Psychology by August 1, 2025, with competence in teaching introductory psychology and introductory descriptive and inferential statistics. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and the ability to communicate effectively with first- and second-year college students pursuing a variety of majors. If the successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be at the rank of Visiting Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as the instructor of record for in-person undergraduate courses.

Application Instructions

One of Emory University's four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides 975 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor's degree.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for two references who can speak to the candidate's experience or promise for teaching. The cover letter should address the candidate's qualifications for the position as well as their interest in working at a small liberal arts college. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Jennifer McGee, Associate Professor of Psychology, [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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