Assistant Professor of Psychology

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University’s Psychology & Counseling program invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Psychology. The primary location is the Henderson campus, with teaching in General Psychology, Statistics/Research Methods, Capstone, and other courses; 24 credits per academic year.

We seek individuals dedicated to undergraduate teaching excellence, research involvement, and mentoring a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field, or ABD with PhD completion by July 31, 2027.
• Excellence in undergraduate teaching with active-learning techniques.
• Experience teaching core psychology courses and ability to teach multiple sections.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-level psychology/counseling courses in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester).
• Dedicate about half of load to core courses in psychology.
• Advise majors/minors and serve on committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in discipline or teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach Intro Psychology, Statistics/Research Methods, Capstone (Psy 375/490), and other area courses.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity commitment

Undergraduate teaching

Research mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

ABD eligible (PhD by 2027)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology. The Department of Psychology and Counseling is seeking three tenure-track positions in Psychology. Candidates for Assistant Professor of Psychology will be passionate about fostering student success among a highly diverse undergraduate student population and will have exhibited excellence in high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level, including involving undergraduates in research. The candidates should be able to teach core courses in the psychology curriculum (General Psychology; Statistics or Research Methods; Capstone) as well as their area of expertise. Faculty teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester) in which half of the faculty's instructional load is dedicated to core courses in the psychology curriculum.

The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University's North Las Vegas campus.

About Psychology & Counseling at Nevada State

The Psychology & Counseling Department offers a Bachelor of Arts and minor in Psychology and a minor in Counseling that is focused on substance abuse and addiction treatment. Students who major in psychology begin their coursework in the General BA degree, but have the option of choosing one of three specializations: Clinical and Mental Health, Developmental, or Intergroup Dynamics and Social Equity. We are dedicated to providing students with rigorous academic preparation in the science of psychology, requiring all majors to complete one of three capstone courses. This preparation emphasizes an empirical approach to the study of psychology with a concerted focus on the use of research methodology and evidence-based strategies to better understand and solve problems. Ultimately, our program aims to cultivate well-rounded students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and lifelong learning skills needed to succeed in the workplace and/or in graduate school. Read more here about the experiences of being a faculty member at a teaching-focused institution from the perspective of one of our faculty members.

You will join a program of seven full-time faculty whose areas of expertise span clinical, counseling, neuroscience, health, social, personality, and developmental/educational psychology. Faculty are provided with supported professional development opportunities to strengthen their teaching and scholarship. In addition, the department has a shared research lab space that includes spaces for interviews/single participant studies, group studies, observational research using a one-way mirror and/or built-in cameras, and research assistant workspaces. Visit our department website to learn more about the psychology and counseling department.

About the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business

With committed faculty and bold academic programs, the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business' student-centered ethos cultivates civically-engaged scientists, humanists, business professionals, and artists ready to influence the southern Nevada region and beyond. As the largest of three Schools at NSU, our programs range across six departments - Business; Data, Media, and Design; History, Law and Society; Humanities; Physical and Life Sciences; and Psychology and Counseling.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in psychology and/or counseling in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).
• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.
• Approximately half of this instructional load will be dedicated to core courses in the psychology curriculum.
• The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University's North Las Vegas campus.
• Advise majors/minors and serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach:
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Statistics and/or Research Methods (Introductory or Advanced)
  • Capstone course (Psy 375 or Psy 490)
  • Other courses in the applicant's area(s) of expertise (review list of PSY and COU courses)

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a genuine interest in joining Nevada State University.
• Successful experiences teaching in physical classrooms with active learning techniques.
• Demonstrated dedication to or interest in working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to teach:
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Statistics and/or Research Methods (Introductory or Advanced)
  • Capstone course (Psy 375 or Psy 490)
  • Other courses in the applicant's area(s) of expertise (review list of PSY and COU courses)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in teaching courses adjacent to one's area of expertise.
• Interest in mentoring undergraduates in research.
• Experience in web-based learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Experience with (or desire to teach) online, hybrid, or evening classes.

Rank, Salary & Benefits

9-month. Tenure Track.

Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.