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