Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Psychology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Hybrid
Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity
Peer-reviewed publications
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology for a tenure-track position starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in psychology or a closely related field, an active research agenda focusing on the African Diaspora, and a commitment to both teaching and scholarly productivity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with a research focus on centering members of the African Diaspora.
  • Successful applicants must have a PhD, an active research agenda, evidence of scholarly productivity, and the ability to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate teaching.
  • The position offers a competitive startup package, a standard nine-month faculty appointment, and benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology for a tenure-track position starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in psychology or a closely related field, an active research agenda focusing on the African Diaspora, and a commitment to both teaching and scholarly productivity.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • active research agenda
  • scholarly productivity
  • peer-reviewed publications
  • centering members of the African Diaspora
  • contribute to teaching mission

Nice-to-have

  • research complements existing areas
  • evidence of extramural funding
  • collegiality and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • PhD in psychology or closely related field
  • PhD from APA-accredited program (for clinical specialization)
  • License-eligible in Arkansas (for clinical specialization)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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