Assistant Professor of Psychology

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Leadership and Research

Posting Number

201201651

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Tenure Track

Salary Basis

9 month

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Come join a vibrant and growing department of scholars, where you can make a difference in the lives of your students every day. This is a full-time (9 month) tenure-track position to teach undergraduate core psychology courses and graduate courses in educational psychology. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to (1) teaching courses utilizing effective and engaging teaching methods; (2) producing a focused line of research leading to publications in refereed journals and to extramural funding; (3) supervising undergraduate and graduate research; (4) participating in undergraduate academic advising in psychology; (5) providing division, college, university, community and professional service. The start date is January 2026 or Fall 2026, depending on availability.

Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in psychology. Area of specialization is open but should complement existing department strengths. Candidates with ABD will be considered if close to completion of doctorate. Teaching experience and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching a variety of psychology courses, and who involve students in their research.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit cover letter explaining professional education, experience, and suitability for the position; curriculum vitae; unofficial transcript(s); samples of publications; and names and full contact information for three (3) references.

Additional Information

The position start date is Spring 2026.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

09/17/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes