Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Title Assistant Professor of Psychology Working Title Assistant Professor of Psychology Position Type Faculty Department School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology Posting Number 201201691 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track Salary Basis 9 month If Other, Please Explain: 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 scholarly work 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. We are primarily a teaching institution that values and supports scholarly endeavors. We enjoy mentoring junior faculty to help them realize their research agendas and support their craft with robust scholarly works. The start date is Fall 2026. 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 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. Preferred Qualifications A doctoral degree in psychology. Area of specialization is open but should complement existing department strengths. 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. 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 Fall 2026. Posting Detail Information Open Date 03/08/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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