Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will teach core courses in the undergraduate major and will either practice or conduct research and scholarship in relevant psychology fields. Candidates should also be prepared to teach core and specialized courses in counseling psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or developmental psychology. The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. A record of strong scholarship in the candidate’s field(s) of expertise as well as demonstrated engagement in the pedagogy of active student learning is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The College of Humanities and Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology with counseling and/or clinical experience and scholarship as well as teaching experience in any of the following teaching areas: counseling psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology. The ideal candidate has a record of excellence in teaching at the university level. A record of strong scholarship in the candidate’s field(s) of expertise as well as demonstrated engagement in the pedagogy of active student learning is required. The candidate would be expected to serve as liaison with the master’s program in community and trauma counseling. The position begins August 15, 2026.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Candidate must have a research doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) or a foreign equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree in Psychology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates must submit an on-line application/CV; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then in the search box enter: REQ-0030348

As part of the application process candidates must also submit as single pdf to chsjobs@jefferson.edu an application containing a 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of research interests and 5) the contact information of (3) professional references addressed to Dr. Tom Schrand, Acting Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.