Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology to begin fall 2026 (preferred start date of August 1, 2026).

 

We seek a teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to working with students in a liberal arts environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Social Psychology and Research Issues in Social Psychology, with opportunities to teach additional courses such as General Psychology, Research Methods, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Psychology of Women, History of Psychology, Positive Psychology, or other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The typical teaching load is six courses over the academic year. The department especially welcomes candidates who are committed to inclusive excellence and who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds through innovative and evidence-based teaching practices. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and university service and to contribute positively to our academic community.

 

About the Department of Psychology

More information about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Psychology can be found at https://www.stthomas.edu/artsandsciences/.

 

About the University

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan areas and Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

 

The salary range for this position is $65,000-70,000.

 

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

A Ph.D. (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in Psychology or a related field, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion (with appointment at the rank of instructor) will also be considered.

 

Application Instructions

Apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/  After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job-specific application.  Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position. Additionally, upload the following materials to your profile:

 

• A cover letter describing teaching interests and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• A statement that discusses the candidate’s philosophy of teaching and commitment to the university’s mission and convictions.  Information on the St. Thomas mission and convictions can be found here .
• Contact information for three (3) professional references, under the reference section. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. 

 

Questions regarding the position should be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. J. Roxanne Prichard at jrprichard@stthomas.edu . Application review begins April 13, 2026. To be guaranteed full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.

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