Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Summary

The department of Psychology and Sociology seeks applicants for Assistant/Associate Professor Positions for undergraduate course instruction and possible graduate course instruction. The department is the second largest program in the College of Arts and Sciences with 200 plus majors. The department has a strong research relationship with the University’s Health Disparities Institute for Research and Education, Aerospace Engineering, and Education programs that offer multiple opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Advise students, engage in scholarship, and participate in departmental, university, and community activities.
• Teach 12 credit hours with the option of supplementing research hours obtained through grant participation for teaching instruction hours.
• To lead student in course instruction, advise, and maintain adequate course records using Blackboard or Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or Psy.D. in Psychology, the sub-field is flexible (e.g., Educational , Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Cognitive, and Social Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
• Candidates must have an earned doctorate with teaching and research interests applicable to experimental and human factors psychology broadly defined and a demonstrated commitment to continued scholarly development.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching and research experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
• Ability to view a computer terminal

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Status

Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to relate to students and transfer knowledge using real world lived experiences.
• Basic computer skills along with Excel and SPSS software knowledge are encouraged.
• Knowledge of the research process.
• Faculty should have good human relational skills.
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an ethnically diverse rural community.

Posting Number

F777

Will this position required travel?

No

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

08/20/2026

Close Date

12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcript 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3