The Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University (https://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/psychology/) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position to being in Fall 2025. The area of specialization is open, but applicants should be able to teach core classes in psychology such as Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include teaching four undergraduate courses per semester and holding a minimum of four office hours per week. The specific courses will vary based on a combination of departmental needs and instructor specialization; they may include Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Psychology in sections of 90-110 students as well as smaller sections of around 25.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD, PsyD, or a doctorate in a field closely related to psychology. Applicants who are in the process of completing a doctorate will be considered, although the degree must be completed by the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

College level teaching experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

none besides appropriate graduate degree as noted above

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Demonstration of Teaching Effectiveness
names of three references who can speak to teaching qualifications at jobs.shu.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.