The Department of Psychology at Wake Forest University invites applications for two one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor appointments beginning in July 2026.
Position Summary: Both positions will require teaching three courses per semester along with some service (e.g., advising students). In addition to qualifications to teach Introductory Psychology, one position will emphasize qualifications to teach survey classes in Developmental and/or Social Psychology; candidates who can teach on topics of stereotypes, discrimination, and/or culture are of special interest. The content area of the second position is currently open.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Qualifications
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Psychology (or closely related field) is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Candidates for both positions must be qualified to teach Introductory Psychology along with some survey classes in another area of psychology. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
In addition to qualifications to teach Introductory Psychology, one position will emphasize qualifications to teach survey classes in Developmental and/or Social Psychology; candidates who can teach on topics of stereotypes, discrimination, and/or culture are of special interest. The content area of the second position is currently open.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student course evaluations and comparative benchmarks). Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before March 30, 2026 will be given full consideration. Applications will be processed from March 30th until the position is filled. To apply, visit Interfolio. Inquiries should be directed to Eranda Jayawickreme, Professor and Associate Chair of Psychology, at [email protected] or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at [email protected]. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
