Assistant Professor

Florida A&M University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Florida is seeking an Assistant Professor for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology. The role involves teaching courses in psychological statistics and research methods, conducting research, and participating in departmental activities. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology or a related field by August 2025 and have teaching experience at the university level. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by August 1, 2025.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publications and grantsmanship equivalent to junior-level ranks.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in psychology courses.
• Conduct research and publish in specialty area.
• Participate in faculty meetings and departmental activities.

Skills

Teaching Psychological Statistics

Research Methods

Experimental Psychology

Multicultural Competency

Education

Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology or related field

Job description

Position Vacancy Announcement
Florida A&M University's Department of Psychology is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for an Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track position. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities and this position reports to the Department Chairperson.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction in three to four courses per semester on (psychological) statistics, research design, research methods, and/or experimental psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels; prepares lectures, course activities, and materials; grades exams and papers; implements departmental assessment plan; provides support to undergraduate students about psychology curriculum, research, preparation for graduation, employment, graduate school, and other academic matters; attends faculty meetings; participates on departmental committees and in departmental programs and activities; prepares administrative reports relative to activities; conducts research and publishes in area of specialty; engages in grantsmanship related to area of specialty or departmental needs; serves on university committees; engages in relevant community service; and demonstrates commitment to larger community through involvement in service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology or related field (for example statistics, research design and methodology, applied statistical analysis, measurement and design, quantitative analysis, evaluations, etc.…); Degree must be conferred on or before August 1, 2025.
• Must be capable of teaching Psychological Statistics, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, and other related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; knowledge and experience with multicultural issues; teaching experience equivalent to junior-level ranks; and scholarly publications and grantsmanship equivalent to junior-level ranks.

Recommended Competencies

• Candidate demonstrates success working with multi-cultural populations;
• Candidate demonstrates success collaborating with faculty members on research projects and assisting with securing internal/external funding;
• Candidate demonstrates success in providing optimal learning environments for students to embrace statistics, statistical analyses, and/or research design and methods;
• Candidate demonstrates ability to apply statistics and research design/methods to real-world situations in a way that is culturally relevant;
• Candidate has experience teaching and/or doing research using both quantitative and qualitative research designs, methods, and analyses; or, the candidate has been exposed to quantitative and qualitative designs, methods, and analyses and is interested and/or willing to gain more proficiency/training in the same.

Anticipated Salary Range

Maximum hiring rate $79,500.00.

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
• Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
• Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at [phone] at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS [phone].

Equal Opportunity/Access

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is committed, as evident in our policies, principles, and practices, to an educational environment and equal opportunity workplace wherein each member of the University community is free from any form of harassment and discrimination. Therefore, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, genetic information, and veteran status, or any other legally protected group status (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), in accordance with state and federal laws. Discriminatory conduct in the form of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, is also prohibited.

Other Information

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at [e-mail].