Psychology
Two-Year Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Psychology
The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in HEALTH/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY to begin August 2026. The selected individual will teach four courses per year, two each semester. The courses taught will include a team-taught introductory psychology course with lab, courses in their area of expertise, and, in alternating years, health psychology and psychopathology. At least one of these additional courses will include a lab. The individual will also supervise multiple year-long senior thesis projects and, in the second year, serve as an academic advisor.
Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship (http://web.reed.edu). It is also a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application material, we invite you to describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service reflect these values. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/179644 by January 30, 2026. Inquiries about the position may be directed to faculty.search@reed.edu.
Deadline
January 30, 2026
Background Check Requirement
A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.
Visa Petition Information
Reed is committed to hiring faculty members who are excellent teachers-scholars. To the extent allowed or required by law, Reed has historically petitioned for faculty members’ employment-based visas, including H-1B visas. However, given the recently announced significant employer fee increase to $100,000 for certain H-1B visa applications, Reed is not currently able to petition for employees for those visa applications that are subject to that fee increase. Reed will evaluate other requests on a case-by-case basis and will reconsider the newly increased fees for H-1B filings, as well as future changes that may be announced, as new information becomes available. Prospective candidates should contact the dean of the faculty (koleson@reed.edu) to discuss status and fees.