Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology – One Year Appointment

Position Summary:  The Department of Psychology and the Department of Health Sciences at Gettysburg College invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology beginning August 2026. The teaching load for this position is the equivalent of six courses over the academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Psychology, a 200-level course in Health Psychology, a 200-level course in Statistics, an upper-level course on Health Equity, and an upper-level psychology laboratory course in the candidate’s research area. Candidates will also have access to their own laboratory space and the opportunity to work directly with undergraduate students as research assistants and independent study students. Visiting faculty are eligible to apply for competitive research support fund offered by the college.

Qualifications:  Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in the area of Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology or related discipline. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. The position does not require an active research program; however, preference will be given to candidates whose research experience enables them to effectively teach an upper-level psychology laboratory course in their area of expertise.