Assistant Professor, Psychological Generalist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision options

Disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology (Generalist) in Saint Paul, MN, beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar dedicated to liberal arts education, inclusive pedagogy, and mentoring students in research and applied inquiry. Responsibilities include teaching 5-6 courses annually with flexible delivery, advising and mentoring students, and maintaining an active scholarship agenda while contributing to departmental

Qualifications

• The doctoral degree requirement or ABD status with potential for teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and engaging pedagogy.
• Ability to mentor students in research and applied inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 5-6 courses per academic year with flexible delivery (in-person, online, mixed).
• Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context.
• Other courses aligned with expertise and department needs.
• Student advising and research mentoring.
• Maintaining an active scholarship agenda.
• Service to the department and/or university.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Advising

Inclusive pedagogy

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field

ABD candidates nearing completion

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as a Psychological Generalist beginning Fall 2027. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar who is passionate about liberal arts undergraduate education, committed to inclusive and engaging pedagogy, and eager to mentor students in research and applied inquiry. The department especially welcomes candidates who are committed to inclusive excellence and who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds through innovative and evidence-based teaching practices.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching 5-6 courses, depending on lab courses, per academic year, delivered with flexible delivery including in-person, online, and mixed
• Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context
• Other courses in our curriculum or new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Please see our Psychology Classes and Descriptions website for more information on our current curriculum.

In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include:

• Student advising and research mentoring
• maintaining an active scholarship agenda
• providing service to the department and/or university
• working with department colleagues to continually strengthen and advance the program

About the Department of Psychology

The Psychology department seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of our learning community and to offer students richly varied perspectives. St. Thomas also offers a robust faculty development/advancement program that provides support, including pre- and post-tenure grants, for teaching and research at all stages of a faculty member’s career.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. To learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas, please see Join the Faculty at St. Thomas website.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$74,000.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

A doctoral degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Psychology or related field, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered, with an initial appointment made at the rank of instructor. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics.