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Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology
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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.
$91,640 / year median in Oregon
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Description The College of Arts & Sciences at Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Teaching responsibilities (three courses per semester, all expected to be in-person) will include Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory, and may include Psychology Methodology, Statistics, and/or Health Psychology. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a starting date of August 15, 2026. Qualifications Candidates must have relevant expertise and the ability to teach Abnormal Psychology, as well as a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. A PhD or ABD in a relevant field of Psychology is preferred. Application Instructions To apply, please include a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement included, a current CV, and (if available) teaching references and representative teaching evaluations in your application. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have questions about the position, please contact Brian Detweiler-Bedell, Psychology Department Chair, at bedell@lclark.edu .