Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor in Animal Behavior, Franklin & Marshall College

Description

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a visiting position in the Department of Psychology beginning August 2026, to teach Animal Behavior and related upper-level courses at the undergraduate level. The rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on qualifications. Appointment is for nine months per year (August - May); the possibility of renewal for a second or third academic year is contingent on teaching performance, needs of the department, and administrative approval. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. 

Qualifications

Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate (or terminal degree) in Psychology, Biology, Anthropology, or a related field.  Teaching experience required. Teaching load is 3/3. Questions about the position should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Elena Cuffari, at ecuffari@fandm.edu.

The Psychology Department and interdisciplinary program in Biological Foundations of Behavior are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Both the department and program are seated in the Natural Science Division of the College, and our curricula emphasize student research and laboratory experience. The area of research specialization is open; research support and laboratory space are available. In addition, access to F&M’s Vivarium, existing animal collections, and animal care staff is available for IACUC-approved research and teaching.

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/180602):  a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcript(s) (unofficial copies are fine); a holistic statement on your approach to inclusive excellence in teaching and student success; teaching evaluations and/or observations (if available); and one list of two reference names (NOTE: letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage, and once they are solicited referees will need to supply them within two weeks). Priority will be given to applications that are complete by February 18, 2026.

Our department and Franklin & Marshall College are committed to teaching and mentoring individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives. In your cover letter, please describe how you could work with us to create a more inclusive and equitable educational community where diverse cultures, viewpoints, and experiences are valued.

Individuals who need accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or to otherwise participate in the employment process should contact the department’s academic coordinator, Nicole Fickes, at nfickes@fandm.edu or +1-717-358-4202.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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