Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences UT Southern

The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences (Tenure-Track) in the School of Social Science. Reporting to the Chair of the School of Social Science, this person will teach courses, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the university and community. This is a full-time, in-person position beginning in August 2025.

For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically using the link below with a 

1) cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the role, 

2) a CV/resume

3) a list of at least three professional references (include name, email, phone number, and nature of the relationship).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of courses (12 hours) determined by the School Chair;
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to the disciplines in the School of Social Science;
• Provide meaningful service to the university and surrounding community;
• Mentor and advise students;
• Adherence to procedural guidelines and policies regarding teaching;
• Use of teaching strategies designed to encourage critical thinking and intellectual development;
• Use of teaching strategies designed to engage and motivate students;
• Adaptation of subject matter and instruction to the needs of the students;
• Appropriate, transparent, and unbiased evaluation of students;
• Evaluation of teaching and the use of evaluation data to achieve improvement;
• Incorporation of applicable, up-to-date subject matter into one’s courses;
• Participation in seminars or workshops with evidence of application to teaching;
• Implementation, as appropriate, of innovative teaching strategies;
• Development of courses and curricula, as appropriate, in response to new opportunities or changing needs of students;
• Direction of student research projects, internships, or creative works, as appropriate, above and beyond expected course load and duties;
• Sponsorship of student-led organizations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology or closely related behavioral sciences field
• ABD will be considered if all requirements in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution are completed by the date of hire.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An ability to teach a wide range of behavioral sciences courses.
• Area of research specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach psychology and human services courses, potentially including, but not limited to, Foundations of Psychological Sciences, Learning and Cognition, Child Disorders, Neuropsychology, and Theories of Personality. 
• Experience teaching across a variety of delivery methods (online, hybrid, face-to-face, etc.)
• Be available and knowledgeable about and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advising of students.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.
• Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one's curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the university.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in university governance.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

Located in southern middle Tennessee, UT Southern is about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. The campus is nestled in the small community of Pulaski and currently enrolls about 800 students a year.
UT Southern is the newest campus to join the UT System, evolving from UT’s acquisition of Martin Methodist College in 2021. Students enrolling at UT Southern enjoy a private-college experience at an affordable, public-school cost. Among the many advantages are low student-teacher ratios and high classroom personalization. More than 30 academic programs of study are available through the divisions of business, education, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing and social sciences.
UT Southern is a college community where friends become family, where learning leads to doing and where everyone sees opportunity.