Assistant Professor in Psychology

The Psychology Department at Southern Utah University (Psychology Department | SUU) seeks one Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Experimental, Quantitative, Social, or a related field of Psychology. The area of research specialization is open. This position will primarily serve the undergraduate program with opportunities to contribute to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program as well. For advanced applicants, years toward tenure will be considered at the time of hire. This is a full-time, 9-month position. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The strongly preferred start date is January of 2027, with the possibility of an August 2027 start date.

Southern Utah University is a regional, comprehensive, primarily undergraduate university, with some graduate offerings, located in Cedar City, Utah. The university is surrounded by national parks, monuments, and wilderness areas and is home to the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Southern Utah University and the Department of Psychology are committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters acceptance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of these values along with our commitment to academic excellence, the University and Department believe that diversity among its members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a total of 12 credit hours per semester of primarily undergraduate courses. Credit allocation might also include graduate courses, research supervision, and mentorship in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program:
• Specific undergraduate course assignments will include statistics, research design, and/or principles of assessment. Additional courses may include social psychology, motivation and emotion, personality theory, psychology as a science and a profession, or other classes that suit the candidate's qualifications and address departmental needs.
• Course delivery will be primarily through face-to-face with some opportunities for online teaching also available.
• Make scholarly contributions, including undergraduate research mentorship.
• Serve on departmental, college, and/or university-level committees as needed.

Education & Experience:

• A Ph.D. in psychology is required.
• ABD’s will be considered if the degree will be conferred prior to the starting date for the position.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collegiality.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level and support of undergraduate research.
• Strong commitment to the use of high-impact practices in teaching and mentoring.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Brief Statement of research plan that includes working with undergraduates
• Unofficial Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts
• Copies of Teaching Evaluations
• Contact information for 3 professional references