Visiting Assistant Professor Educational Psychology

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational psychology, human development, and assessment. The teaching load for this position will be 15 credit hours per semester during the fall and spring semesters (5 courses each semester). The Visiting Assistant Professor will also be expected to hold regular face-to-face office hours and participate in departmental meetings, educational psychology unit meetings, and activities. Collegiality is essential. This is an academic year/Fall Semester/Spring Semester appointment for the months of August 2026 - May 2027. All visiting positions are one-year, non-tenure track appointments. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational psychology, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in educational psychology.
• Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face undergraduate courses offered Monday through Thursday.
• Willingness to teach online courses.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in K-12 or higher education.
• Expertise in learning theory, motivation, assessment, and/or human development.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of [1] a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; [2] a curriculum vitae; [3] copies (and grand summary) of student ratings of university-level instruction (if applicable); [4] copies of unofficial graduate transcripts; and [5] the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins March 23, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Anna Brady, Search Chair
abrady@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-5921