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 ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities for research activity and offers a vibrant work environment with a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities for research activity and offers a vibrant work environment with a healthy work-life balance.
  • The position involves teaching a 3/3 undergraduate course load, mentoring students, maintaining an active research program, and contributing to service activities at multiple institutional levels.
  • The department houses large undergraduate and Ph.D. programs, offers access to advanced research facilities, and provides competitive benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities for research activity and offers a vibrant work environment with a healthy work-life balance.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 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 and maintaining research program
  • Service to department and university

Nice-to-have

  • Scholarly service to academic field
  • Experience mentoring honors theses
  • Promoting institutional belonging
  • Seeking internal or extramural funding
  • Strong communication and collegiality

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or terminal degree in Psychology or related field
  • High-quality teaching record as instructor of record
  • Evidence of successful scholarship in Psychology
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate research
  • Ability to teach face-to-face undergraduate courses
  • Application materials including teaching and research statements

Work Rights

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

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