Visiting Assistant Professor

Visiting Assistant Professor

Applicants will have a doctorate degree in Psychology by the start date of the position August 16 2025.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Florida is seeking applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in psychology to begin August 16 2025. This is a fulltime ninemonth nontenure track position. The position is renewable contingent on funding for a maximum of two years. The Department of Psychology is dedicated to promoting student engagement within and outside the classroom.

Preference will be given to a candidate who is able to teach courses in foundational courses including Developmental Psychology General Psychology and Research Methods with the possibility of an upperlevel special topics course as needed. In addition applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate student population as our courses are not limited to psychology majors but include students from all majors at UF. Visit our website () for more information about the Department.

About the University of Florida

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) the University of Florida is the states oldest and most comprehensive land sea and spacegrant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students. In 2025 the University of Florida was ranked the seventhbest public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report with exceptional research teaching and a universitywide commitment to viewpoint diversity and open intellectual discourse. Note that the online Bachelors program in psychology was ranked #3 in by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.

The University and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants yearround outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities. Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living diverse population excellent public schools Division I NCAA sports and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks bike trails sporting events museums mild winters and warm summers. Being centrally located in Florida makes Gainesville easily situated for day trips to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and to theme parks as well as the nearby cities of Tampa Orlando Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at .

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.

Applicants will have a doctorate degree in Psychology by the start date of the position August 16 2025.

• Able to teach the foundational undergraduate course in Developmental Psychology
• Able to teach the state common core general education course in General Psychology
• Able to teach foundational courses in Psychology as needed (e.g. Research Methods etc.)
• Commitment to mentorship of undergraduate students and teaching excellence

For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now (above) or on the Careers at UF Job Posting #

A complete application includes:

1. Cover letter that includes information regarding the candidates experience and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
4. Student evaluations of teaching from your most recent courses
5. Examples of a syllabus and an assignment or assessment you have used in your teaching
6. The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 20 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Questions about the position may be sent to Dr. Feihong Wang () Chair of the search committee.

All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at Assessment Required:No