Teaching Assistant Professor - Career Track | Psychology (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching sub-track) in Psychology at Pullman, WA. The 9‑month, fixed‑term position emphasizes undergraduate education and classroom teaching, including Introduction to Psychology, with service contributions to the department and university.

The appointment begins August 16, 2027; salary $60,000–$67,000 with benefits; must hold a doctorate in psychology by start date and demonstrate potential for effective teaching and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in psychology by appointment start date.
• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students.
• Commitment to access and opportunity in teaching and service aligned with WSU's land grant mission.

Responsibilities

• Regular teaching of undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Psychology.
• Teach in-person on the Pullman campus and occasionally online when needed.
• Contribute to service at the department, college, university and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Education

Earned doctorate in psychology

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 15, 2027 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year Business Title: Teaching Assistant Professor - Career Track | Psychology (Pullman, WA) Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 9 Month - Summer Position Details: The Department of Psychology at Washington State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching sub-track), Career Track faculty position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in psychological science. We seek applicants who can make a strong contribution to undergraduate education in psychology, including regular teaching of our Introduction to Psychology course. This position is a fixed-term, 9-month, 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. You will be expected to teach in-person classes on the Pullman campus, but may be asked to occasionally teach online classes as needed. You will also make service contributions to the department, college, university, and profession. The duties ratio for this position is 80% teaching (24 credit hours per year) and 20% service. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2027. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary, 9-month, teaching career-track faculty position. This position is not eligible for overtime. This position works on-site/in-person at the WSU campus in Pullman, WA. 9-Month Academic Salary: $60,000 to $67,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits for Faculty and AP staff and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in any area of psychology by appointment start date. Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. Demonstrated record of or potential to effectively teach and mentor students at the undergraduate level. Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in teaching and service in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Area/College: College of Arts & Sciences Department Name: Department of Psychology Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position as well as a response to the following prompt: * As a land-grant university, WSU has a commitment to ensure access and opportunity in all aspects of our work. The successful candidate for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, curriculum, and service in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Using the job announcement for this position, please list and explain up to three areas of responsibility you find as related to fulfilling this mission. Curriculum vitae Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities. Names, addresses, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in teaching and service to be collected in the system at a later time in the recruitment process. Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Dee Posey | [e-mail] External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 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