Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
Assistant Professor of Psychology. The Department of Psychology and
Counseling is seeking three tenure-track positions in Psychology.
Candidates for Assistant Professor of Psychology will be passionate
about fostering student success among a highly diverse
undergraduate student population and will have exhibited excellence
in high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level, including
involving undergraduates in research. The candidates should be able
to teach core courses in the psychology curriculum (General
Psychology; Statistics or Research Methods; Capstone) as well as
their area of expertise. Faculty teach 24 credits per academic year
(four courses per semester) in which half of the faculty's
instructional load is dedicated to core courses in the psychology
curriculum.

The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus.
Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and
programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University's
North Las Vegas campus.

About Psychology & Counseling at Nevada State:

The Psychology & Counseling Department offers a Bachelor of
Arts and minor in Psychology and a minor in Counseling that is
focused on substance abuse and addiction treatment. Students who
major in psychology begin their coursework in the General BA degree,
but have the option of choosing one of three specializations:
Clinical and Mental Health, Developmental, or Intergroup Dynamics
and Social Equity. We are dedicated to providing students with
rigorous academic preparation in the science of psychology,
requiring all majors to complete one of three capstone
courses. This preparation emphasizes an empirical approach to
the study of psychology with a concerted focus on the use of
research methodology and evidence-based strategies to better
understand and solve problems. Ultimately, our program aims to
cultivate well-rounded students with the knowledge, critical
thinking skills, and lifelong learning skills needed to succeed in
the workplace and/or in graduate school. Read more here about the experiences of
being a faculty member at a teaching-focused institution from the
perspective of one of our faculty members.

You will join a program of seven full-time
faculty whose areas of expertise span clinical, counseling,
neuroscience, health, social, personality, and
developmental/educational psychology. Faculty are provided with
supported professional development opportunities to strengthen
their teaching and scholarship. In addition, the department has a
shared research lab space that includes spaces for
interviews/single participant studies, group studies, observational
research using a one-way mirror and/or built-in cameras, and
research assistant workspaces. Visit our department website to learn more
about the psychology and counseling department.

About the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and
Business:

With committed faculty and bold academic programs, the School of
Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business' student-centered ethos
cultivates civically-engaged scientists, humanists, business
professionals, and artists ready to influence the southern Nevada
region and beyond. As the largest of three Schools at NSU, our
programs range across six departments - Business; Data, Media, and
Design; History, Law and Society; Humanities; Physical and Life
Sciences; and Psychology and Counseling.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public
institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in
teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse
and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic
Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander
Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching
and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of
higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,
with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A
majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic
minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are
Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African
American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We
operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse
population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that
respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,
and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our
members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In
order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the
university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection
to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the
surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this
promising student population and collaborating with faculty and
staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our
institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an
inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who
are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in psychology and/or

counseling in a
variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four

courses per semester.

• Approximately half of this instructional load will be dedicated

to core courses in the psychology curriculum.

• The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus.

Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and
programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University's
North Las Vegas campus.

• Advise majors/minors and serve on departmental and

university-wide committees.

• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the

scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates who

are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be
completed by July 31, 2027.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a genuine interest in

joining Nevada State University.

• Successful experiences teaching in physical classrooms with

active learning techniques.

• Demonstrated dedication to or interest in working with a

diverse student population.

• Ability to teach:
• Introductory Psychology
• Statistics and/or Research Methods (Introductory or

Advanced)

• Capstone course (Psy 375 or Psy

490)

• Other courses in the applicant's area(s) of expertise (review

list of PSY and COU courses)

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum
qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered
for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in teaching courses adjacent to one's area of

expertise.

• Interest in mentoring undergraduates in research.
• Experience in web-based learning management systems (e.g.,

Canvas).

• Experience with (or desire to teach) online, hybrid, or evening

classes.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is
commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers
excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning
balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational
benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented
with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of
applications to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026. Qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply by October 18 for full
consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC,
GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to
find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE
Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the
search box which will navigate to the internal job posting
site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application
process, your application will be returned and you will have to
reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your
application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only
attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the
resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents
sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you
submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the
application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please
contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and

experience;

• Cover letter describing excellence in teaching that also

addresses how you infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion
principles throughout your work (e.g., teaching, mentoring,
advising, research, and/or institutional service);

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Up to two additional documents of your choice

demonstrating excellence and effectiveness in teaching (e.g.,
sample assignments, feedback on student writing, student
evaluations, or peer observations);

• Names and contact information of three references, at least one

of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified
before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in
the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to
highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture
and supporting the success of students who are historically
underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents
may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search
committee will use this information during the initial review of
application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the
recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be
conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the
Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate
the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all
applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without
sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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