Assistant Professor, Social Psychology

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 contributions

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability, life, and AD&D

Parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology starting Fall 2027.

We seek a collaborative teacher‑scholar who is passionate about a liberal arts undergraduate education, committed to inclusive and engaging pedagogy, and eager to mentor students in research and applied inquiry. Responsibilities include teaching 5–6 courses per year (including social psychology and an upper‑level lab), advising

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Psychology or related field, or ABD nearing completion.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate research and course-based experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5–6 courses per academic year, including social psychology and an upper-level lab.
• Advise students and supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and collaborate with colleagues.
• Contribute to inclusive pedagogy and community-engaged courses.

Skills

Teaching

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in Social Psychology

ABD nearing completion

Job description

Overview

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology beginning Fall 2027. We seek a collaborative teacher‑scholar who is passionate about a liberal arts undergraduate education, committed to inclusive and engaging pedagogy, and eager to mentor students in research and applied inquiry. We especially welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in research, professional development, and have interest in offering Common Good Community‑Engaged courses. Applicants should include a thoughtful plan on how they would incorporate students in their research programs.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching 5‑6 courses per academic year, including social psychology and an upper‑level lab class, with flexible delivery (in‑person, online, and mixed).
• Teaching other courses in the curriculum or new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Student advising and research mentoring.
• Maintaining an active scholarship agenda.
• Working with department colleagues to continually strengthen and advance the program.

Salary and Benefits

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

Qualifications

A doctoral degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Social Psychology or a related field, or alternatively ABD nearing completion, will be considered, with appointment 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.

Employment with the University requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. 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. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.