Visiting Instructor of Psychology
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
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Psychological & Brain Sciences ChairCompensation
NegotiableGeneral Description/Primary Purpose:
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a 9-month non-tenure earning Visiting Instructor of Psychology. This position will report to the Chair of the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load (or its equivalent) with some service expectations.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology although strong ABD and Masters candidates will be considered. We are seeking candidates who have a strong interest and ability in teaching undergraduate courses such as introduction to psychology research methods and upper division courses based upon the candidates expertise. This position will be a 1-year appointment with a 9-month contract.
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4 2025.
Working Hours: Varies.
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
About the Department:
The UNF Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is dedicated to being an inclusive and collaborative hub of innovative scientific discovery and education that is focused on improving our communities and preparing our students to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing world. We offer a B.S. and B.A. in Psychology a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and an M.S. in Psychological Science. We also offer a concentration in Child Psychology and an accelerated B.S. to M.S. degree. Our campus is located on a 1000-acre nature preserve 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Floridas largest city. UNF is part of Floridas State University System and is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level and reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens. For information about UNF and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences visit Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Psychology although strong ABD and Masters candidates will be considered.
The ability to teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum especially Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods.
Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:N/A
Required Licensure:N/A
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
Current curriculum vitae
Cover letterwhich addresses the required qualifications including summaries of teaching philosophy and experience
Name phone number and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not upload an explanation)
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on March 24th 2025
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Psychology although strong ABD and Masters candidates will be considered.
The ability to teach undergraduate courses in our core curriculum especially Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods.
Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues.
**Initial Review of Applicants will take place April 24th 2025**
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.
Employment Type
Full-Time
