A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
The Department of Psychological Sciences within the Ogden College of Science and Engineering at Western Kentucky University seeks a full-time Instructor. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Biopsychology, and other undergraduate courses as needed, assisting with our team-taught University Experience for Psychological Science majors course, and to help with undergraduate advising. The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a B.S. and minor in Psychological Science, a minor in Neuroscience, a Joint Undergraduate-Masters Program (JUMP), and an M.S. in Psychology program with concentrations in Psychological Science and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This growing department serves approximately 160 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. This is a one-year appointment. Continuation is dependent on need and availability of funding. Employment begins on August 17, 2026.
Job Requirements:
A Master's degree (or higher) in Psychology (or a closely related field) should be earned by time of appointment. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/ For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu.
