Description
Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor.
The Teaching Assistant Professor will contribute to the teaching mission of the Psychology department by managing the large enrollment multi-section introductory course (PSYC 100, which includes supervising graduate teaching and undergraduate Honors projects and managing the administrative aspects of PSYC 100) and teaching one undergrad course per year, and one graduate course each semester for PSYC 100 instructors.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:
Managing all aspects of a large enrollment multi-section Introductory Psychology class
Developing curriculum, including syllabus, lessons and activities, learning objectives, assessments
Training and supervising 10-23 graduate instructors per semester
Training of graduate instructors includes teaching one graduate seminar per semester, focusing on principles and methods of teaching psychology
Observing teachers and provide feedback, manage administrative aspects of the course, including administering exams, maintaining LMS sites, scheduling, staffing, DRES accommodations, special student cases, etc
Supervising 15-20 Honors projects per semester
Teaching one undergraduate course per year
Offering a Student Success workshop once per semester
Administering the Introductory Psychology Proficiency exam
Serve on committees that involve undergraduate and/or graduate academic affairs, preferably focused on teaching and program coordination
Serving on the Psychology Department’s Human Subjects Committee
Scholarly publications, invited talks, or other related activities involving the candidate’s discipline
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position with a target start date January 1, 2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $62,500 to $70,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following materials by 6pm CST, November 5, 2025:
A record of teaching evaluation scores
Your curriculum vitae
A teaching statement that summarizes your teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including contributions to the curriculum beyond one’s own classroom (no more than 3 pages, single-spaced)
Sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of the quality of your instruction
A narrative that describes your plan for scholarly and educational contributions to the department and university that will make an impact beyond the campus.
Copies of scholarly works (e.g., articles, conference papers) completed
The names and information for professional references who can address the qualifications related to the position of teaching assistant professor. The strong preference is for at least two of the reference authors to be individuals who have directly observed your teaching
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Summer Curry, sdcurry@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1028128
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:
Managing all aspects of a large enrollment multi-section Introductory Psychology class
Developing curriculum, including syllabus, lessons and activities, learning objectives, assessments
Training and supervising 10-23 graduate instructors per semester
Training of graduate instructors includes teaching one graduate seminar per semester, focusing on principles and methods of teaching psychology
Observing teachers and provide feedback, manage administrative aspects of the course, including administering exams, maintaining LMS sites, scheduling, staffing, DRES accommodations, special student cases, etc
Supervising 15-20 Honors projects per semester
Teaching one undergraduate course per year
Offering a Student Success workshop once per semester
Administering the Introductory Psychology Proficiency exam
Serve on committees that involve undergraduate and/or graduate academic affairs, preferably focused on teaching and program coordination
Serving on the Psychology Department’s Human Subjects Committee
Scholarly publications, invited talks, or other related activities involving the candidate’s discipline
