Psychology, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

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Job Title: Psychology, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Position Title: Psychology, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Job Category: University Faculty Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code: PSYCHOLOGY (02119A) Department Name: PSYCHOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? : No Duties and Responsibilities: Salary Range: $60,000- $65,000 Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Temporary Full-Time Instructor beginning Fall 2025. The department has 35 full-time faculty, serves over 1,200 undergraduate majors, and has PhD programs in clinical, developmental, and social psychology. We also run (jointly with Biology) an undergraduate major in Neuroscience with more than 600 students. For further information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/psychology/. We welcome candidates with strong teaching profiles in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and advanced laboratory courses in Cognitive Psychology. This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding teachers and researchers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.This position involves teaching Introduction to Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception, Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience, and Advanced Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology. Qualifications: The candidate will have a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Physical Demands: None Working Conditions: None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: The candidate will have a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Open Date: 06/20/2025 Salary Range: $60,000- $65,000 Additional Salary Information: The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement . This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).
Please direct inquiries to:
Ryan C. Leach, PhD rleach2@luc.edu Department of Psychology Loyola University Chicago 1032 West Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois 60660
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before July 11, 2025 will receive full consideration.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicagos mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the universitys focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nations largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health SciencesLoyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nations top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the countrys most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the Universitys Nondiscrimination Policy . Quick Link for Posting: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33099 Job Number: 8803041 Organizational Location: PROVOST Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 08/11/2025 Position End Date: 05/30/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes
Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Type:
FullTime