Assistant Professor of Psychology, Non-Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Non-Tenure Track - College of Arts and Sciences Division: College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Department: Psychology

Job Description The Psychology Department at Ashland University seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology, Non-Tenure-Track, open area, but a preference for one of the following foci: cognitive, learning, neuroscience, to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester, comprising upper-level courses in their content area of expertise, general psychology, research methods, and other courses as needed. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology at the time of appointment are preferred, but ABDs who have completed all requirements except the dissertation defense will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience, demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions, and a record of mentoring undergraduates in research. This position is eligible for promotion to Associate Professor based on performance.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology, ABDs considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology in the areas of cognitive, learning, and/or Neuroscience.

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/23/2027

Proposed Rank Assistant

Tenure-Track No

Service Basis 9 month

Term Start Date 08/23/2027

Term End Date 05/12/2028

Benefits

• Yes

• Job Duties

• Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number

• F133P

• Number of Vacancies

• 1

• Desired Start Date

• 08/23/2027

• Job Open Date

• 10/21/2026

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Special Instructions to Applicants Required application materials include:

• A letter of application

• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

• A current curriculum vita

• Three letters of recommendation

• Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

• Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of Application

• Teaching Statement

• Official Transcripts

• Letters Of Recommendation

• Optional Documents

• Address

• 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805