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Assistant Professor of Psychology
Delta State UniversityUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Mar 2026
About the role
Position Information
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
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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 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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