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Position Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington

We seek a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in any of the following broad areas: Clinical, Developmental, Social, or Cognitive Psychology. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our Psychology, Neuroscience, or Clinical Science undergraduate degrees, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, or statistics. This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year.

Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position.


Bloomington, Indiana is a university town with high quality of life. Bloomington is within a one-hour drive of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive of two other major metropolitan centers. Bloomington also has a low cost of living relative to entry-level faculty salaries. The campus is home to many thriving affinity groups and offers an exceptional selection of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. More information can be found here: https://psych.indiana.edu/about/about-bloomington/index.html .

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30998 . Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Rick Hullinger, Director of Undergraduate Instruction, at rahullin@iu.edu or by mail at ATTN : VAP Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007.

Review of applications will begin January 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 1, 2026. General information about the department and

the university is available at http://psych.indiana.edu .

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field
• Documented teaching experience

Department Contact for Questions

Dr. Rick Hullinger, Director of Undergraduate Instruction, rahullin@iu.edu