FA27-031: Instructor - Psychology

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Oct 12, 2026

Hiring Unit

School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior, Department of Psychology

Position Title

Instructor - Psychology

Job Description/Responsibilities

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior is seeking qualified applicants for an Instructor-Psychology position. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, with an emphasis on both on-ground and online instruction. The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate program through the development and teaching of program courses. Teaching responsibilities are four classes per semester, with possible opportunities for summer teaching. Full-time instructors are also required to maintain a "fifth-unit" of responsibility, which is negotiated with the Department Chair.

To learn more about the department, visit us online at: https://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/

The Department of Psychology seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty. SIUE is committed to diversity to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice, and the development of full human potential. Integral to this commitment, the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior strives for a student body and a workforce that manifests diversity. Applicants who embody diversity of race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or sexual identity are encouraged to apply.

Terms of Appointment

Full-time, continuing 9-month non-tenure-track instructor position. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. Beginning date of appointment is August 2027.

Source of funds

State

For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must possess a Master’s degree in Psychology or Doctoral degree in Psychology by the contract start date in August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in areas of expertise and departmental need including, for example, Foundations of Psychology, Theories of Personality, Statistics and Research Methods, Multicultural Psychology, and Careers in Psychology. Actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental need.
• Ability and interest to on-ground as well as online-asynchronous courses.
• Demonstrat
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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