Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Type: Faculty

Department: School of Leadership, Research, &
Psychology

Posting Number: 201201755

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic colleague to join
our growing psychology program in a full-time, 9-month,
tenure-track position beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This is
an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who wants to build a
career at a teaching-focused university while maintaining an active
scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and helping a small program
think ambitiously about what comes next.Our size is one of our
strengths. Faculty have the opportunity to know their students,
develop new courses and experiences, contribute ideas that can
actually become reality, and have a visible impact on the direction
of the program. We are especially interested in candidates who are
excited by the possibility of helping us grow – whether through
innovative teaching, undergraduate research, new programs or
partnerships, creative uses of technology, community engagement, or
ideas we have not yet considered.Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate psychology courses and graduate courses

in educational psychology using effective, engaging, and
evidence-based teaching practices.

• Developing and maintaining a focused program of scholarship

leading to professional presentations, publications, and, when
appropriate, external funding.

• Mentoring students and involving undergraduate and graduate

students in research, scholarship, and other high-impact learning
experiences.

• Advising undergraduate psychology majors and helping students

identify academic, professional, and graduate-school pathways.

• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the

psychology program, including curriculum development and other
initiatives aligned with the candidate's interests and
expertise.

• Participating in service to the program, school, university,

profession, and broader community.

We are primarily a teaching institution, and excellent teaching and
student mentorship are central to our mission. At the same time, we
value scholarship and recognize that strong teachers remain engaged
with the development of their disciplines. Faculty are encouraged
to pursue meaningful scholarly agendas, collaborate with colleagues
and students, and develop a professional identity that integrates
teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications:

Candidates should hold an earned doctoral degree in psychology.
Candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the doctorate may
also be considered.Area of specialization is open. Rather than
seeking a narrowly defined specialty, we are interested in
candidates who can contribute broadly to undergraduate psychology
education.Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching.
• The ability and willingness to teach courses across the

psychology curriculum.

• Evidence of, or clear potential for, an active and sustainable

program of scholarship.

• Interest in mentoring students and involving them in research

or other scholarly activities.

• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a small academic

program.

• Interest in contributing ideas to the continued growth and

development of the psychology program.

We especially welcome applicants who enjoy experimenting with new
approaches to teaching, research, student engagement, technology,
community partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, or program
development.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's
resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they are nearing
completion of the doctorate. Applicants must demonstrate teaching
experience and evidence of research productivity or a developing
scholarly agenda.Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of
psychology courses and contribute to the academic life of a
teaching-focused university.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in psychology is preferred by the time of
appointment.Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
one or more of the following:

• Experience teaching multiple areas of psychology.
• Evidence of effective and engaging college-level teaching.
• Experience involving undergraduate or graduate students in

research.

• A scholarly agenda that can thrive within a teaching-focused

institution.

• Interest in developing new courses, research opportunities,

programs, partnerships, or other initiatives.

• A collaborative and creative approach to program growth and

student success.

Area of specialization remains open, and candidates from a wide
range of psychological disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter describing their professional preparation,

teaching and scholarly interests, and interest in the position. We
especially encourage applicants to discuss what they would be
excited to teach, build, investigate, or develop as part of our
psychology program.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial graduate transcript(s).
• Samples of scholarly publications or other representative

scholarly work.

• Names and complete contact information for three professional

references.

Applicants are encouraged to use the cover letter not simply to
summarize their CV, but to tell us how they envision themselves
contributing to a teaching-centered psychology program and what
opportunities they would be excited to pursue here.

Additional Information:

The anticipated start date is Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

This position may be particularly appealing to someone seeking a
tenure-track academic home where they can develop as a
teacher-scholar, work closely with students, and have a meaningful
voice in the future of a growing psychology program.

At a small university, good ideas do not have to remain small. We
are looking for a colleague who would like to help us imagine – and
build – what comes next.

Open Date: 10/26/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and
apply on line at the following link: Click Here

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal
employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy
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