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Posting Number:20251249FPosition Title:Visiting Assistant Teaching ProfessorPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:143-Psychological and Brain SciencesPosition Summary:
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Villanova University is seeking applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should be prepared to teach core courses in Psychology and/or Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience. For more information about our department and programs, visit http://psychology.villanova.edu. Successful candidates will have a clear commitment to advancing the University’s mission and values.
Applications must be submitted at https://jobs.villanova.edu and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and other supporting documents as detailed on the application website. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The search committee may be contacted by email at matthew.matell@villanova.edu
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will also be asked to provide a statement addressing their potential contributions to the University’s Mission and Enduring Commitments. The Villanova Mission Statement is available at: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Our new colleague will teach undergraduate/graduate courses in biopsychology, methodology, introductory psychology, and other foundational courses in Psychology and Neuroscience, as determined by the department chairperson. Other tasks related to the academic functioning of the department, college, and university will also be part of the responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline, with proven achievement or clear aptitude for excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in psychological and brain sciences.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
Letters of recommendation must come directly from the recommenders. Your recommenders will be prompted by the application portal to submit their letter directly to the system.
The preferred method of adding elements to your submitted application is to log on to your applicant account at https://jobs.villanova.edu and edit your application. If there are issues with the electronic system, please contact the search committee at matthew.matell@villanova.edu
An official graduate transcript, a statement on anticipated contributions to the university’s mission and enduring commitments, and other materials will be required from finalists for the position.
Posting Date:07/07/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
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