Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology welcomes applications for a non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, with expertise at the intersection of Psychology and Neuroscience. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility, and we seek candidates whose teaching, mentorship, and service demonstrate a commitment to the inclusion of all students and to the excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach core psychology electives, psychology courses in their area of expertise, and 2-3 courses per year that contribute directly to the exciting new interdisciplinary Neuroscience major. We especially welcome applicants whose disciplinary background includes behavioral neuroscience, neuropsychology, or closely aligned areas bridging Psychology and Neuroscience. The course load is six (6) courses over two (2) semesters. The position begins July 1, 2026.

At Wake Forest, teaching professors hold a renewable position, contingent on successful annual reviews, with an initial appointment of two years. Teaching Professors are fully integrated members of the Wake Forest faculty, with 9-month full-time appointments and eligibility for promotion through the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full. Like all faculty, they are expected to support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University.

Position Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in psychology and neuroscience, practice pedagogical excellence in their area(s) of expertise, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio or https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests. Letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching experience may be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Melissa Maffeo, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected]. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by October 1, 2025, when review of applications will begin.  

Additional Information:

The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. and a research-oriented M.A. in psychology, and actively contributes to Wake Forest’s vibrant liberal arts environment. More information about our department can be found at http://college.wfu.edu/psychology.

In the Fall of 2026, Wake Forest will launch an interdisciplinary neuroscience major, which will offer a B.A. and B.S. More information about the undergraduate neuroscience program, and the University-wide Neuroscience and Society initiative, can be found at https://neuroscience.wfu.edu/. 

WFU, formed in 1834, is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. 

As an academic community, Wake Forest University seeks the enlightenment and freedom that come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and cultures as it strives toward a society in which goodwill, respect, and empathy prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University today enrolls more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus in Winston-Salem, NC. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. More information about the University can be found at www.wfu.edu.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-5222. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.