Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology AF8982 & AF8981

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

AF8982 & AF8981

494402 Stillwater

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(STW) Faculty Master's degree

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Dr. Amanda Baraldi, baraldi@okstate.edu Work Schedule TBD Appointment Length 9 months Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 5, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information from a minimum of three professional references. About this Position Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for two Visiting Assistant Professors of Psychology with a start date of August 2026. This is a temporary, non-tenure-track, 9-month position. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in-person courses on the Stillwater, OK campus; however, applicants able to teach online courses remotely will also be considered.

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The successful candidates will teach four courses per semester in psychology with specific course assignments based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses such as Psychology of Adjustment, Human Sexuality, Principles of Learning, Psychology of Mass Media, Psychopathology, Issues in Clinical Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics. The position is focused primarily on high-quality undergraduate instruction. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to departmental instructional needs, maintain regular office hours, participate in routine departmental activities related to teaching, and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support student success. About the Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University is committed to research, teaching, and outreach. The Department currently houses 22 tenured/tenure-track and 11 career-track full time faculty and offers undergraduate programs in Psychology and Graduate programs in Clinical and Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Program, continuously APA-accredited since 1971 and PCSAS-accredited since 2018, is based on a clinical science model of training, and has subspecialties in Adult Psychopathology, Child Clinical, Health, and Pediatric Psychology. The Experimental Program has concentrations in Developmental, Comparative-Neurobiological, Cognitive, and Social-Personality Psychology. The Department oversees and supports a large student body of approximately 50 doctoral students and 1300 undergraduate majors. For more information about our department, please see our website (http://psychology.okstate.edu). About Oklahoma State University With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business are distinguishing features of the University. Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater's vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average. Required Qualifications PhD in Psychology or a closely related field by the start date (ABDs considered) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues Preferred Qualifications Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

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Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses effectively All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.