Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Psychology

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Louis University seeks to hire a non-tenure track assistant professor.  This renewable position is for the 2025-2026 academic year and is focused on teaching and will be responsible for a total of three undergraduate courses over the academic year, including General Psychology and specialty industrial-organizational psychology courses. The position includes a secondary appointment in the SLU School of Education and duties will be assigned by that academic unit’s leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Psychology. Preference will be given to applicants with a record of teaching excellence as a course instructor or teaching assistant.  The selected candidate will design and teach courses at the undergraduate level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in Psychology or related discipline from an accredited higher educational institution is required.Candidates who hold a PhD, or who are ABD, will be given preference.
• Teaching experience in psychology or related area, including as a teaching assistant or as an adjunct, at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of student audiences, especially using electronic communication methods.
• Skills and experience with teaching graduate statistics, including familiarity with R.
• Ability to teach in person courses on the Saint Louis University campus.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.