Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University’s Department of Psychology and Counseling invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology with preferred expertise in Coding & Data Driven Research.

Duties include teaching statistics and research methods, plus courses in developmental, cognitive, and social psychology; opportunities to develop coding/data-themed classes and mentor student labs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Advanced ABDs will be considered at instructor rank until dissertation is defended.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics and research methods.
• Offer courses in developmental, cognitive, social psychology.
• Develop coding and data-themed classes and mentor student labs.

Skills

Coding & Data Driven Research

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology and Counseling at Arkansas State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology. Preferred expertise in Coding & Data Driven Research, but we will also consider other areas of expertise depending on evolving needs of the department. Position to begin August 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities may include classes such as statistics and research methods. Depending on the background and interest of the candidate, other courses within our curriculum will also be available (e.g., Developmental, Cognitive, Social, etc.). We also welcome the development of new classes within the coding and data theme as well as new classes in the candidate’s specific specialty area. Faculty have the opportunity to work with and mentor students as part of their research labs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Approximately 8 faculty are in the core undergraduate BS Psychology degree program, and there are many opportunities for collaboration within the program with faculty who have a wide range of specializations.
The department also houses counseling and school psychology programs, and cross-program collaboration often takes place.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, state-supported, doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Jonesboro is a community of over 70,000 people located in northeast Arkansas. We are an hour’s drive from Memphis, Tennessee. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities. Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its practices, policies or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates or financial aid

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jessica Curtis, [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field is required. Candidates who are advanced ABDs will be considered at the rank of instructor until the dissertation is defended.