Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology in the Wake Forest University Department of Psychology (R0008002)

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology welcomes applications for a non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise at the intersection of Psychology and Neuroscience. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility and we seek candidates whose teaching mentorship and service demonstrate a commitment to the inclusion of all students and to the excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach core psychology electives psychology courses in their area of expertise and 2-3 courses per year that contribute directly to the exciting new interdisciplinary Neuroscience major. We especially welcome applicants whose disciplinary background includes behavioral neuroscience neuropsychology or closely aligned areas bridging Psychology and Neuroscience. The course load is six (6) courses over two (2) semesters. The position begins July 1 2026.

At Wake Forest teaching professors hold a renewable position contingent on successful annual reviews with an initial appointment of two years. Teaching Professors are fully integrated members of the Wake Forest faculty with 9-month full-time appointments and eligibility for promotion through the ranks of Assistant Associate and Full. Like all faculty they are expected to support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department the College of Liberal Arts and the University.

Position Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in psychology and neuroscience practice pedagogical excellence in their area(s) of expertise and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio or 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicants approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values identities skills and professional ambitions as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests. Letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching experience may be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Melissa Maffeo Chair of the Search Committee at . For full consideration complete applications should be submitted by October 1 2025 when review of applications will begin.

Additional Information :

The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. and a research-oriented M.A. in psychology and actively contributes to Wake Forests vibrant liberal arts environment. More information about our department can be found at

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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