Position Information
Position Type
Adjunct
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Position Title
Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor, Research Methods Fall 2026
Employment Status
Part Time
Months
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The School of Psychology and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS) at the University of New England ( UNE) invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor to teach Research Methods in Psychology in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join an energetic, dedicated, and productive group of faculty with expertise across the behavioral sciences including psychology, neuroscience and animal behavior.
The start date for this position is September 2, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach one section of Research Methods ( PSY 285), which meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:00–3:20 p.m. on the Biddeford campus. The appointment runs from Wednesday, September 2, 2026, through Friday, December 10, 2026.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Responsibilities
- Introducing students to fundamental knowledge of research methods used in psychological sciences and helping them apply these concepts to studying behavior.
- Developing and presenting instruction aligned with the student learning outcomes of the course.
- Meeting at designated class periods.
- Grading student assignments in a timely manner.
- Submitting mid-semester progress reports and final grades by University deadlines.
Qualifications
A master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree with relevant experience) in psychology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or undergraduate teaching experience are preferred. Basic skills in conducting research with human participants are required.
Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are also encouraged to apply.
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