"Assistant Professor, Psychology (Non-Tenure Track)"

Assistant Professor, Psychology (Non-Tenure Track)

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Department: 215510 - Psychology

Appointment Term
Non-Tenure Track

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at La Salle University is seeking to fill a non-tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses including Statistics I and II and other required courses for the major, engaging in professional and scholarly endeavors, and participating in the life of the University.

We are especially interested in candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and service has prepared them to contribute to our department's commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community.

Essential Duties

• Teach a 4/4 undergraduate course load in Psychology, including Statistics I and II as well as other required courses for the major.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities commensurate with faculty position requirements.
• Participate in the academic and community life of the University.
• Advise approximately 35 undergraduate students each semester, assisting with course registration and supporting leadership roles in student-led Psychology organizations.

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Awareness of and responsiveness to the diverse career interests and pathways of undergraduate psychology majors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching quantitative courses in Psychology.

Special Instructions to Applicant

A complete application will include:

• A cover letter of intent.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Teaching evaluations.
• Unofficial transcripts from all levels of education.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

The applicant may, but is not required to, submit a statement of research interests.

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 02/04/2026

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