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Visiting Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology

Purdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana
College
Purdue University
City
West Lafayette, Indiana
Where you’d teach
On campus
Job type
Full-time
Degree
Doctorate in educational psychology or closely related area
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Closes
open until filled · review from Jan 19, 2027

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Visiting Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Job Details | Purdue University By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Accept Close Home Working at Purdue How to Apply Life in Lafayette-West Lafayette Life in Indianapolis Explore Careers Athletics, Recreation & Wellness Business and Finance Business Development/Sales Child Care Communication/Marketing/Public Relations Custodial and Skilled Trades Dining & Culinary Engineering Environment and Sustainability Executive Extension Facilities Management and Physical Plant Farming, Fishing and Forestry Grounds and Landscape Services Health and Medical Services Human Resources and Legal Information Technology Lecturer Library Office Administration Planning, Design, and Construction Postdoctoral Researcher Project Management Public Safety, Security and Emergency Services Research and Laboratory Secretarial/Clerical Student Affairs, Student Services, & Res Life Veterinary Medicine Search Jobs Home Working at Purdue How to Apply Life in Lafayette-West Lafayette Life in Indianapolis Explore Careers Athletics, Recreation & Wellness Business and Finance Business Development/Sales Child Care Communication/Marketing/Public Relations Custodial and Skilled Trades Dining & Culinary Engineering Environment and Sustainability Executive Extension Facilities Management and Physical Plant Farming, Fishing and Forestry Grounds and Landscape Services Health and Medical Services Human Resources and Legal Information Technology Lecturer Library Office Administration Planning, Design, and Construction Postdoctoral Researcher Project Management Public Safety, Security and Emergency Services Research and Laboratory Secretarial/Clerical Student Affairs, Student Services, & Res Life Veterinary Medicine Language English (United States) View Profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Req Id: 44392 Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Position Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology Job Position Description The Department of Educational Studies ( www.edst.purdue.edu ) at Purdue University invites applications for a one-year on campus Visiting Assistant Professor position in Educational Psychology to begin in August 2027, with the potential for extension for a second year. The ideal candidate will have scholarly and applied interests in educational psychology, with a focus on cognition, learning, development, and/or motivation contextualized in educational settings, such as classroom and/or informal learning environments.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to: Conduct research and build their educational psychology-relevant scholarship. Contribute to the educational psychology graduate program area course needs by teaching courses in areas such as educational psychology, personal and social development, cognition in learning contexts, culture and cognition, and/or courses in line with their expertise, including graduate seminars and special topic seminars (2-2 course load). Mentor master’s and doctoral students in their area of expertise. Engage in other College of Education (COE) activities as appropriate, which might include forming collaborations with faculty, attending speakers’ series, and contributing to program area and departmental activities and meetings.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Doctorate in educational psychology or a closely related area by the position start date (e.g., Learning Sciences, Applied Developmental Psychology). Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but they must have their doctoral degree conferred prior to starting in August 2027. Research experience and interests relevant to educational psychology, which might include topics such as learner cognitive development, teacher quality, learner scaffolds, self-regulated learning, collaborative processes, identity, among others. Previous and sustained engagement in research as evidenced by publications, conference proceedings and presentations, and experience with a variety of research projects.

Prior experience in teaching educational psychology-relevant courses within undergraduate and/or graduate preparation programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collaborative experience. Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in research. The Faculty of the Educational Psychology and Research Methodology program area are committed to advancing knowledge through their scholarship and preparing scholars to be leaders in research that addresses significant educational and psychological problems. Our internationally recognized faculty members offer students strong, individualized mentoring and opportunities to develop their skills to design and conduct research.

The Educational Psychology program offers a Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology, and a Master of Science with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology. Both are residential programs. The successful candidate would be welcome to participate in the COE’s faculty mentoring program and receive mentoring from senior faculty.

Salary

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date August 16, 2027 Application Procedure Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter addressing their qualifications and a statement of interest full curriculum vita teaching philosophy statement graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references All materials must be submitted through Success Factors , but addressed to Toni Kempler Rogat, Chair, Educational Psychology Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG, 100 North University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 . Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Candidate must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.

Background Check A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Equal Opportunity

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