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Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Psychology Department invites applicants for a Temporary Faculty Instructor position to begin in Fall 2026.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Psychology Department, part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, seeks to advance the discipline of Psychology as an area of scholarly, professional, and scientific endeavor in a diverse and inclusive environment. Our primary focus is to provide a high quality, liberal-arts education wherein students and faculty members exchange ideas stemming from a variety of viewpoints in an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equity. We actively engage in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the behavioral sciences and encourage research and scholarship by both the faculty and student body. Learn more about the Department of Psychology.

The Temporary Faculty member will teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program. The incumbent may provide learning via in-person, face-to-face, and/or online modalities depending on program requirements and departmental needs. Teaching assignments may vary based on departmental needs and may include courses such as Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Leadership, Research Methods, Statistics, and related topics. See program details.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality instruction, student success, and the application of industrial-organizational psychology in academic and/or professional setting.

Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. A typical semester workload may be up to 9 credits dependent upon departmental needs. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program
• Prepare and deliver course content in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Maintain course records and submit grades in accordance with university deadlines and policies
• Foster student engagement and contribute to a supportive learning environment