Assistant Professor of Psychology

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Summary of Job Duties:

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. The person hired will be expected to engage in an active program of scholarship with students, provide academic advisement, advise undergraduate projects, participate in university service, and support a culture of collegiality and civility.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Psychology or closely-related field. ABD candidates who have completed their degrees by December 2026 will be considered.

Additional Information:

Successful candidates should demonstrate: a) their ability to teach undergraduate level classes in introductory psychology, research methods in psychology, statistical methods in psychology, developmental psychology, and/or other courses in an undergraduate psychology program; and b) their ability to maintain an active program of scholarship in the field of psychology. Teaching experience with online teaching with the Blackboard learning platform and field experience in areas of specialization is highly desirable.

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Steven Harper, Dean [email protected]; 870-460-1178

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes