Location: Albany, NY
Category: Faculty
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Posted On: Mon Jul 13 2026
Job Description:
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, SUNY, is a diverse and vibrant community of exceptional scholars committed to excellence in the pursuit of knowledge, both for its own sake and in service to society. As the University's largest academic unit, the College spans 20 academic departments and 12 Institutes and Centers, in addition to the UAlbany in the High School Program and the Performing Arts Center and serves as the intellectual core of the University's teaching and research mission. The College encompasses the Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the Social Sciences, providing the liberal arts foundation for a UAlbany education and supporting a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs. Through its programs, students explore complex ideas and pressing societal challenges; develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and creativity; investigate the natural world; and cultivate the intellectual flexibility needed to be engaged local and global citizens. Faculty across the College are active researchers and scholars, affording students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary inquiry, and experiential learning within a collaborative and intellectually rich environment.
The Department of Psychology seeks to hire two Visiting Assistant Professors for 2026-27 Academic year for their online education program. The discipline is open. This is a one-year temporary appointment, with possible extensions up to one additional year, subject to successful review and university approval. The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach three undergraduate psychology courses per semester, as assigned by the Department Chair. Courses may include Introductory Statistics, Introduction to Psychology, and advanced courses. The candidate will be expected to teach asynchronous online courses, although in-person courses may be available for local candidates.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Three courses per semester, for a total of six courses during the academic year.
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Service: University, College, Department Service, and other reasonable duties as assigned.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to: Department Chair
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May supervise employees as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
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Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree or terminal degree in psychology or closely related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally accrediting organization by 8/21/2026.
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Experience teaching at the college or university level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching Introduction to Psychology and undergraduate statistics.
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Experience teaching online asynchronous courses.
Working Environment:
- Typical office, classroom environment.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment)
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