Assistant Professor of Psychology

Florida Institute of Technology

Institution: Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), Melbourne, FL
Position Type: Non-tenure-track, Full-time
Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview

• Combines teaching and administrative leadership in the online AA and BA programs in Applied Psychology
• Teaching load: typically 3 courses per semester (2 online, 1 on-campus)
• Administrative duties: overseeing program operations, course assignments, student support, and assessment processes
• Opportunity for independent scholarship and program development

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (online and on-campus)
• Advise students on academics and career planning
• Serve on College/University committees
• Conduct research in contemporary issues and seek external funding
• Supervise graduate student research

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (or expected by August 2026)
• University teaching experience

Desired Qualifications

• Research and publication record
• Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology
• Current professional qualifications, if applicable
• Experience teaching statistics at the graduate level

About the Program

Online Applied Psychology Program:

• 8-week asynchronous courses, student-centered
• Faculty serve as facilitators and mentors, guiding students through discussions and assignments
• Involvement in course redevelopment and collaboration with instructional designers

School of Psychology:

• Part of College of Psychology & Liberal Arts (CoPLA)
• Offers online: AA & BA in Applied Psychology, MA in Organizational Leadership
• Offers in-person: BA & BS in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Animal Behavior & Cognition, MS/PhD in I/O Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Application Materials

Applicants must submit via FIT online portal:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover letter detailing fit, teaching philosophy, online experience, and research interests
3. Names and contact info for 3 references (may be contacted for letters)

Application portal: Florida Tech Careers

Inquiries: Dr. Gary Burns – gburns@fit.edu

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer (Title IX compliant)
• ADA accommodations available upon request
• Requires submission of official transcripts (and evaluation for international degrees via NACES)
• Participates in E-Verify
• Compliance with Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Annual Security & Fire Safety Report available)

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