Teaching Assistant Professor Of Psychological Science- Two Open Positions

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Teaching undergraduate psychology courses
Mentoring undergraduate research students
Experience with evidence-based pedagogy
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • Teaching Assistant Professors will teach a 3/3 course load primarily at the undergraduate level, mentor students, and maintain an ongoing research program involving undergraduates.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching undergraduate psychology courses
  • Mentoring undergraduate research students
  • Experience with evidence-based pedagogy
  • Use of Blackboard Ultra or similar LMS
  • Conducting psychology research
  • Service to academic department and university

Nice-to-have

  • Scholarly service to field and institution
  • Experience mentoring honors theses
  • Promoting institutional belonging
  • Seeking internal or extramural funding
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to teach diverse student backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or terminal degree in Psychology or related field
  • High-quality teaching effectiveness as instructor of record
  • Evidence of successful scholarship in psychology
  • Ability to start appointment by August 2026
  • Non-tenure track faculty appointment
  • No sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

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