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The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty position. This is a 9-month instructional academic staff position with the possibility of additional paid teaching opportunities over the summer. The teaching faculty position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. This appointment will be on a yearly renewable contract based on satisfactory performance and instructional needs of the department.

The successful applicant will be able to teach at the Bachelors Masters and PhD level in a subset of courses related to psychological and brain sciences. Particular needs include introduction to psychology child psychology psychology of gender advanced statistics and quantitative methods (e.g. an introduction to R) advanced classes in clinical psychology and behavioral neuroscience and advanced laboratory classes in behavioral neuroscience. Classes on other specialized topics in psychology may also be considered. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester. It is expected that the successful candidate will start by Fall 2026 although applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Facilitates classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including assessment of student performance

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $45000-$56000 academic basis. The final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology Neuroscience Neurobiology or a related discipline at the time of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching experience in Psychology or Neuroscience.

• Demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats including in-person and online instruction.

• Working knowledge of advanced statistical topics (e.g. linear mixed-effects models) and widely used statistical software applications (e.g. R).

• An innovative approach to teaching including active learning opportunities and other examples of pedagogical best practices.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online. A complete application must include the following: 1) Cover letter 2) full curriculum vitae 3) teaching statement that includes a description of your teaching experience accomplishments and philosophy.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date ofJanuary 18 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Angela Broderick at or .

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.