Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychological Science- Two Open Positions

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Psychological Sciencehttps://psychology.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Psychological Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professors to start in August 2026. There are two positions available. These are standard nine-month faculty appointments with an initial appointment for a period of up to three academic years. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. To be considered for a three-year appointment, candidates should provide at least three years of evaluation as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness as part of the Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Each Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychological Science will teach undergraduate courses in psychology; direct honors thesis and independent research students; serve on honors thesis committees; mentor undergraduate students; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Successful candidates will teach a 3/3 course load per academic year, primarily at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Statistics for Psychologists, Research Methods, capstone courses in Advanced Research or Advanced Seminar, courses in the candidate’s area of specialty, and other courses based on departmental needs. The candidates will be expected to have experience in and to maintain an ongoing program of research that can involve undergraduate students. The candidates will also contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate

• Ph.D. or Terminal degree in Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

• A demonstrated record of high-quality teaching effectiveness as instructor of record for one or more undergraduate level Psychology courses delivered in face-to-face modality

• Evidence of successful scholarship in one’s specific field of expertise in Psychology, such as papers or presentations at national conferences, invited research presentations, and/or peer reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of scholarly service to the field and/or department, college, and/or university

• Experience with mentoring undergraduates in research, including in research-focused courses or individual mentorship (e.g., honors theses)

• Evidence of dedication to teaching excellence (e.g., attending workshops, conferences, or having service experience in the field of teaching)

• Demonstrated history of teaching methods that successfully promote institutional belonging (see belonging.uark.edu)

• Evidence of seeking internal and/or extramural funding (for research or teaching; can include small grants for students)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Up-to-date and broad knowledge in the field of Psychology, including statistics and/or research methods and one or more content areas

• Current knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy practices for creating effective learning environments

• Skilled use of Blackboard Ultra or a comparable higher-education learning management system

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and collegiality

• Ability to teach, supervise, and mentor students from a wide variety of backgrounds

Additional Information:

About the Department:

PSYC houses both a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students) and two Ph.D. programs (Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology). The department has more than 25 full-time faculty that together span a wide range of expertise in psychological science, four full-time administrative staff, over 40 Ph.D. students, and several postdoctoral fellows. The nationally registered historic building that houses PSYC—Memorial Hall—contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory spaces, classrooms, and the Psychological Clinic, which serves as the primary training site for the Department’s fully accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $250K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants, faculty research, summer pay for grant preparation, and other research-related expenses. The campus also houses the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R; https://i3r.uark.edu). This facility provides on-campus access to equipment necessary for conducting studies on or related to human neuroimaging (MRI, EEG, fNIRS, TMS), mobile virtual reality, sleep, and metabolic processes. Visit our department website, http://psychology.uark.edu, for more information.

Duties will include:

• 80% Teaching
• 10% Research
• 10% Service

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching PhilosophyProof of Veteran StatusDenise Beike, Search committee chair, dbeike@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by January 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Denise Beike, at dbeike@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
· A curriculum vitae
· A cover letter/letter of application
· A teaching philosophy statement including any teaching evaluations for courses taught as instructor of record
· A research statement expressing interests and experiences
· One representative publication or conference presentation/poster
· A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation, two of whom can provide letters to address teaching. Letters of recommendation will be requested for all candidates.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Constant Physical Activity:

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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes