Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology, Socio-Cultural Focus

Job Summary

The Wheaton College (MA) Department of Psychology and Neuroscience invites applications for a two‑year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2026. The role focuses on excellence in undergraduate teaching and pedagogical innovation. Candidates will teach a mix of general psychology courses and upper‑division courses in the department’s sociocultural areas (e.g., Social Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, Global Psychology, Psychology of Women, or Psychology of Race and Discrimination).

The position requires teaching three courses per semester, including core introductory psychology and research methods courses and at least one upper‑division course in the applicant’s area of specialization. The Visiting Assistant Professor will work with a faculty team committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

• PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field (or equivalent).
• Teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction.
• Teaching statement detailing philosophy, experience, and approach to pedagogy.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations).
• Three references, with at least one addressing teaching effectiveness.

Applicants who can contribute courses to the department’s sociocultural offerings are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s credentials. Wheaton College offers a flexible and competitive benefits program, details of which are available through the Office of Human Resources.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

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