Position Details Position Information Working Position Title: Instructor Instructor Psychology Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings Classification Title: Instructor Instructor Position Number: Posting Date: 02262026 Closing Date: 09302026 Priority Review Date: Business Unit Description: Faculty Full-Time/Part-Time/Part-Time FTE: .50 Position Status: Temporary FLSA Exempt: Job Code 2070 Union Representation: Union Union Code: NA Unit/Department: Psychology College/Unit: College of LA&S Dean: Division Academic Division Location: PM 409 Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page: https://www.niu.edu/claspsychologyindex.shtml
Position Summary Requirements and Qualifications Position Summary Requirements and Qualifications Overview The Department of Psychology at the College of Liberal arts and Sciences Northern Illinois University (NIU) invites applications for instructor positions in order to create a pool for advance and short-notice hiring. These will be part- or full-time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs. We are seeking potential candidates to provide high-quality teaching in the areas of Psychology who fully embrace NIUs mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high-quality education. With approximately 16,000 students, NIU is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The Department of Psychology is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all of our students, staff, and faculty. NIUs geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus, 65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the OHare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville - a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.
Position Summary The Psychology Instructor will be responsible for teaching various topics in Psychology at both the undergraduate level and graduate levels and holding office hours. Applicants may be required to provide in-person instruction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching load will be no more than 4 standard courses (11-13 credit hours) during the fall semester and no more than 4 standard courses (11-13 credit hours) during the spring semester, and other duties as assigned within the boundaries of applicable bargaining unit agreements. Minimum Required Qualifications Masters or Ph.D. in Psychology Additional Requirements: NA Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching undergraduate courses in psychology Availability to teach online and in-person courses Physical Demands: NA
Appointment and Compensation Details Appointment and Compensation Details Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 08/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date: 05/15/2027 Percent of Staff Year: 0.75 Standard Hours Per Week: 37.50 Salary: Set by collective bargaining agreement NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate: Range Set by collective bargaining agreement. NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Application Procedure Application Procedure Prospective applicants should visit http://employment.niu.edu/postings/90350 to apply online and upload the following materials:
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