Instructor - Psychology and Counseling na Southeast Missouri State University, MO

About the Department

Instructor – Renewable Non-Tenure Track

Department of Psychology and Counseling

College of Education, Health and Human Studies

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach five courses in psychology per semester
• Must be qualified and willing to teach a variety of courses within the psychology major, both online and face-to-face
• Advise students and maintain a schedule of office hours
• Attend meetings and engage in curriculum and program development, as well as provide service to the department, college, and institution
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of students

Position Duties

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Psychology (degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university)
• Demonstrated ability to teach assigned courses, including courses in the general psychology curriculum (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics, research methods) and/or developmental psychology
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to teach face-to-face, HyFlex, and online courses
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the department and University community

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online.  Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Minimum Qualifications

Application Deadline: The position is available beginning in January 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply:   Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements and how you learned of this position
• Current curriculum vita
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Name and contact information of three current references

Other Qualifications

Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of Psychology and Counseling can be found at https://semo.edu/colleges-departments/education-health/psychology-counseling/

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):  Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society. 

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