Full Time Instructor, Psychology

Full Time Instructor, Psychology

Job Description Summary
The Department of Psychology at Shawnee State University invites applications for a Full-Time Instructor (FTI) of Psychology with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Shawnee State University is a student-centered public university serving a diverse population, including many first-generation college students, in Portsmouth, Ohio. This position is primarily instructional and supports high-demand 1000- and 2000-level psychology courses serving General Education, pre-major, and psychology major students. The position is not tenure-track. Teaching comprises up to 90 percent of workload in accordance with FTI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily 1000- and 2000-level undergraduate psychology courses.
  
• Priority coverage includes Introduction to Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, and service courses such as Lifespan Development for the Health Sciences and, potentially, Educational Psychology.
  
• Maintain regular office hours and engage in on-campus student interaction.
  
• Support undeclared students and students exploring or transitioning into the psychology major.
  
• Participate in departmental and university service consistent with the FTI role.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

To APPLY, please submit the following materials through our online application system:

1. Cover Letter: Addressed to Dr. Michael Barnhart, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, detailing how your qualifications and interests fit the position, particularly your commitment to undergraduate instruction.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Current and comprehensive.
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (1-2 pages): Discuss your approach to engaging students and mentoring.
4. Unofficial Transcripts: Record of graduate coursework representing highest degree attained (official transcripts required upon hire).
5. References: Contact information for three professional references who can speak to your qualifications.

Reference Contact: Upon submission of your application, your references will receive an email with a unique link to submit their confidential recommendation letters.

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to present a teaching sample (e.g., give a lecture) to demonstrate instructional abilities.

Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Rhoni Maxwell-Rader, Psychology Program Coordinator at [email protected]

Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (see Overview of Employee Benefits for more information). Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire.

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,700 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio – a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at .

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the start date.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate psychology courses effectively.
  
• Professional experience related to psychology or higher education teaching.

Appointment rank will be determined in accordance with SSU policies and the collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience.
  
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
  
• Ability to teach a range of lower-division psychology courses.
  
• Interest in supporting first-generation and undecided students.
  
• Demonstrated strong commitment to on-campus interactions with students.

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