Psychology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027| I02580

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Psychology Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The position supports a 4/4 undergraduate teaching load within a broad psychology program emphasizing research, teaching excellence, and student mentoring.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology and show evidence of an active research program, commitment to diverse students, and APA-style writing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology required; candidates who will complete before Fall 2027 may apply.
• Ability to establish an active research program and mentor undergraduates.
• Commitment to advising undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to educating diverse student populations.
• Experience with APA-style writing across the curriculum.
• Participation in on-campus interview, research presentation, and teaching demo.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 undergraduate load including Introduction to Psychology and advanced courses.
• Develop and supervise undergraduate research; engage in interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, and contribute to student advising.

Skills

Active research

Mentoring undergraduates

APA style writing

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

I02580

Classification Title

Psychology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027

Working Title

Psychology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027|I02580

Employee Group

Faculty

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Location

Main Campus

Department

Psychology

Pay Rate

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

Work hours vary depending on class schedules, office hours, andservice schedule.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Psychology Program is seeking applicants for a full-timetenure-track position beginning August 2027 at the rank ofAssistant Professor. The Psychology program, within the Departmentof Psychology, Social Work, & Recreational Therapy, isstrategically located in the College of Health Professions, whichoffers an excellent education for students seeking to enter thehealth and/or mental health fields. Our mission includes providinghigh-quality undergraduate education, leading to diversepost-graduate and career pathways. Psychology offers ten differentmajor programs, including pre-counseling, developmental,neuroscience, pre-physician assistant, pre-occupational therapy,and others as well as general tracks, enabling students to focus onareas of interest and refine their goals. We seek to engagestudents in interdisciplinary research and provide leadershipopportunities to enable them to develop their skills. Diversity isstrongly valued within the department, college, and university, andwe strive to create an inclusive environment for all individuals.Both the university and psychology program offer a thriving campusenvironment and focus primarily on face-to-face classes andco-curricular experiences for students.

Slippery Rock University is part of the Pennsylvania State Systemof Higher Education and is strongly positioned for future growth.As an institution with a unionized faculty ( APSCUF ), facultybenefit from union-negotiated annual step and cost of living salaryincreases, and excellent health care, dental, vision, retirement,and family benefits, as well as full tuition waivers for facultyand their immediate family members. Details of the current APSCUF Contract are available here and PASSHEemployee benefits are available for review here. Tenure andpromotion processes are transparent and structured within theAPSCUF contract, and promotion leads to automatic salary increases.The full-time tenure-track position is for a 9-month contract, withopportunities for optional summer and winter teaching. Competitiveinternal grant opportunities, travel reimbursement for professionalconferences, and professional development support are also widelyavailable.

The applicant will have a 4/4 teaching load of undergraduatecourses. Assigned courses may include Introduction to Psychology,Research Methods, Statistical Applications, Cognitive Psychology,Sensation & Perception, Research Capstone, and upper-divisioncourses in biological psychology. Faculty members are encouraged toalign their teaching, research, and service activities commensuratewiththeir interests and professional goals. There are a multitudeof opportunities to create interdisciplinary communities andpartnerships in the program and department, at the college anduniversity levels, and within the larger community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology .Candidates who will attain their PhD prior to the start of the Fall 2027 semester will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. must be completed by August 22,2027.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to establish an activeresearch program and a commitment to mentoring undergraduatestudents in research
• The candidate must provide evidence of a commitment to advisingundergraduate students.
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to educating diversestudent populations.
• The candidate must demonstrate a dedication to departmental anduniversity service.
• The candidate must have experience with and/or demonstrate acommitment to implementing APA -style writing across thecurriculum.
• The candidate must successfully complete an on-campus interview,research presentation, and teaching demonstration on a topicselected by the search committee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate evidence of university-level teaching experienceespecially for face-to-face classes and/or formal training inhigher education teaching.
• The candidate should demonstrate evidence of experience teachingIntroduction to Psychology, Research Methods, StatisticalApplications, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation & Perception,Research Capstone, and upper-division courses in biologicalpsychology.
• Area of focus and specialization is open, but those withgraduate-level emphasis on training in behavioralneuroscience/biological psychology/neuropsychology, clinicalpsychology, and/or developmental psychology are of particularinterest to the program

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects,encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense ofpurpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includesall persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage,gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, orsocioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, inthe working environment, and in the daily life of the universitycommunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, orveteran status in its programs or activities in accordance withTitle IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and otherapplicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IXCoordinator 008 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2016

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required documents include a cover letter addressing how jobqualifications and requirements of the position are met, includinga statement that describes how the applicant’s teaching, research,and/or service have or will demonstrate a commitment to diversepopulations; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy, including, ifavailable, evidence of teaching effectiveness; unofficialundergraduate and graduate transcripts. Up to three selectedreprints/preprints may be uploaded using the “Other Documents” tab.Applicants must provide contact information for three professionalreferences.

Full consideration will be given to applications received byNovember 12th, 2026 . Official transcripts are required foremployment.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminalbackground checks, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151(Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI )clearance prior to appointment.

Posting Specific Questions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, studentevaluations, honors and awards, etc.)
2. Unofficial Transcripts 3
3. Other Document
4. Research Philosophy
5. Research Plan