Assistant Professor of Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
United States

Institution: Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), Melbourne, FL
Position Type: Non-tenure-track, Full-time
Start Date: August 2026


Position Overview

  • Combines teaching and administrative leadership in the online AA and BA programs in Applied Psychology

  • Teaching load: typically 3 courses per semester (2 online, 1 on-campus)

  • Administrative duties: overseeing program operations, course assignments, student support, and assessment processes

  • Opportunity for independent scholarship and program development


Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (online and on-campus)

  • Advise students on academics and career planning

  • Serve on College/University committees

  • Conduct research in contemporary issues and seek external funding

  • Supervise graduate student research


Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (or expected by August 2026)

  • University teaching experience


Desired Qualifications

  • Research and publication record

  • Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology

  • Current professional qualifications, if applicable

  • Experience teaching statistics at the graduate level


About the Program

Online Applied Psychology Program:

  • 8-week asynchronous courses, student-centered

  • Faculty serve as facilitators and mentors, guiding students through discussions and assignments

  • Involvement in course redevelopment and collaboration with instructional designers

School of Psychology:

  • Part of College of Psychology & Liberal Arts (CoPLA)

  • Offers online: AA & BA in Applied Psychology, MA in Organizational Leadership

  • Offers in-person: BA & BS in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Animal Behavior & Cognition, MS/PhD in I/O Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology


Application Materials

Applicants must submit via FIT online portal:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Cover letter detailing fit, teaching philosophy, online experience, and research interests

  3. Names and contact info for 3 references (may be contacted for letters)

Application portal: Florida Tech Careers

Inquiries: Dr. Gary Burns – gburns@fit.edu


Additional Information

  • Equal Opportunity Employer (Title IX compliant)

  • ADA accommodations available upon request

  • Requires submission of official transcripts (and evaluation for international degrees via NACES)

  • Participates in E-Verify

  • Compliance with Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Annual Security & Fire Safety Report available)


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