The Psychology Department at UL Lafayette is looking to hire two Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2025-2026 Aca
Psychology Department Seeks Visiting Assistant Professor in Clinical or Counseling Psychology for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Mon, 05/04/2026 - 3:19pmVisiting Assistant Professor
Description
The Psychology Department at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise in clinical or counseling psychology for a 1-year appointment (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) with the potential for renewal. Three courses would be taught each semester along with expectations to engage in research and service activities, including academic and career advising.
Qualifications
Candidates should have already earned a PhD or expect to do so by August 2026. The ideal applicant would be a Licensed Psychologist or be eligible to seek licensure in the state of Louisiana. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with both undergraduate and graduate students, and previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Psychology Department
UL Lafayette, the largest school in the University of Louisiana System, is located in the heart of Cajun country. The University was designated an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification system. The psychology department includes 17 full-time faculty members, more than 700 undergraduate majors seeking bachelor of science degrees with concentrations in psychology and psychology pre-med, and approximately 30 graduate students in our pre-doctoral general psychology masters program.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send a recent CV, a letter of application detailing teaching and research interests and experiences, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Brooke Breaux, Interim Head of the Psychology Department, at brooke.breaux@louisiana.edu. Please include “Visiting Assistant Professor Application” in the subject line. A brief cover letter and separate teaching and research statements are acceptable in lieu of one longer application letter. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly from your letter-writers. Letter-writers should put your name as well as the position you are applying for in the subject line. Deadline for applications: June 1, 2026.