Psychology, Experimental/Neuro - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University Of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Central Oklahoma seeks a faculty member in Psychology to teach undergraduate and graduate neuroscience and psychology courses, mentor students, and supervise master’s thesis projects. The role includes research activity aligned with tenure/promotion policies, service on committees, and collaboration with colleagues.

The position starts January 2027; duties include advising students, maintaining records, and contributing to program development within the Department of Psychology.

Qualifications

• Training and research in neuroscience, health psychology, experimental psychology, learning and behavior, cognitive psychology or industrial/organizational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (master’s level) Psychology courses in neuroscience, biological/physiological psychology, and general psychology.
• Advise and mentor students; supervise master’s thesis projects and research activities.
• Engage in scholarly and/or creative activities consistent with tenure/promotion policies; participate in committees.
• Maintain departmental records and contribute to program development and assessment.

Skills

Neuroscience

Health psychology

Experimental psychology

Learning & behavior

Cognitive psychology

Industrial/organizational psychology

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

College/Department Overview:

The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in sevendepartments. The college offers 21 undergraduate majors and 29graduate majors. All teacher education programs are accredited bythe Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).The College has an enrollment of nearly 3500 students, aboutone-fourth of whom are graduate students. For furtherinformationsee our website at http://www.uco.edu/ceps

The Department of Psychology resides within the College ofEducation and Professional Studies and has one undergraduate major,five master’s programs, and an Education Specialist degree inSchool Psychology. Accreditations include those from the Masters inPsychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), theNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and a verifiedcourse sequence by the Association for Behavior AnalysisInternational (ABAI).

Position Overview:

Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates studentperformance, and maintains department and student records inaccordance with university policies. Adheres to the educationalphilosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner withcolleagues and professional peers. Participates in universitymeetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department,college, and university committees as requested. Preparesdepartmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service,and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenureand promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook.Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College.This is a full-time position and will start January 2027.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate andgraduate (master’s level) Neuroscience/Biological/PhysiologicalPsychology courses and other service courses such as GeneralPsychology, Research Design, and Statistics as needed. Instructionin courses may require a variety of formats (face-to-face, hybrid,and online) and teaching day and evening courses on rotation.Additional responsibilities include involving students in research,supervising master’s thesis projects, serving on committees, andadvisement.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited orinternationally recognized institution in the field specified inthe position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairsapproval).

NOTE: ABDs (all-but-dissertation) may apply, but if the doctorateis not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, theposition rank will change to Tenure Track-Instructor.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

Teaching experience in higher education and a sustainable researchprogram. Salary is commensurate with credentials andexperience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Training and research in neuroscience, health psychology,experimental psychology, learning and behavior, cognitivepsychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. Other areasmay include social, developmental, and applied psychology. Abilityto mentor or advise student thesis research in topic areas.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) maybe made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities toperform essential functions.