Assistant Teaching Professor

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate Distance Education program and contribute to quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The role includes coordinating aspects of the Distance program and active departmental service. A Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline is required.

Qualifications

• Record of effective teaching at the college or university level.
• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus on Distance Education.
• Engage in department service, including coordinating aspects of the Distance Education program.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline

Job description

Position Function

The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor starting in August 2027. A doctorate in Psychology or related science discipline is required.

Salary Grade

UC

Department Profile

The Department of Psychology is within the College of Arts & Sciences. It houses 25 full-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduates, and about 45 doctoral students in our Cognitive Science and Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs.

Area of Specialization

Psychology

Anticipated Appointment Date

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology with a focus on our undergraduate Distance Education program. Candidates should have a high commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate, and potentially graduate, level. The successful candidate will also have service involvement in the Department of Psychology including coordinating aspects of our Distance program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Record of effective teaching at the college or university level
• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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