Term Assistant Professor of Psychology, UAF CLA

Founded in 1917, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System with a diverse student body and desirable faculty-student ratios, and is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, and Space Grant institution. UAF is situated in a beautiful rural northern setting and is accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities.

The College of Liberal Arts includes the following departments and programs: Anthropology, Arctic and Northern Studies, Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literature, History, Justice, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Humanities, Political Science, Psychology, Science and Environmental Journalism, Social Work, Theatre and Film, and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applicants for two tripartite (teaching/research/service) non-tenure-track positions at the Term Assistant Professor rank with an anticipated start date of January 2027 and August 2027. These positions are reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. We have a particular need for candidates with experience in teaching both in-class and online courses with multicultural proficiency and an ability to teach across multiple areas of psychology. Area of specialization is open, with preference given to those with expertise in statistics and research design.  

The UAF Psychology Department is a dynamic group of faculty with a commitment to multicultural perspectives and places a high priority on creating an environment supportive of the promotion of ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Successful applicants will have a strong interest in teaching and mentoring students in both face-to-face and online modalities, and an interest in being in Alaska.

Our undergraduate program is one of the largest at UAF, a small research university. Our department offers a growing undergraduate degree program, and we are seeking applicants interested in becoming an integral part of this growth. Our undergraduate curriculum is delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities, and is designed to develop critical thinking, honor diversity, and promote human welfare. Psychology majors enjoy opportunities for participation in undergraduate research as well as community-based learning experiences. We seek applicants who can add to the breadth and diversity of our program while expanding in-class and out-of-class opportunities for psychology students.

Faculty in the Psychology Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks make up a small and cohesive team committed to students. The department offers a BA and a BS in residence and online, with opportunities to mentor students in both modalities. The Interdisciplinary Studies program at UAF also provides a chance to mentor master’s and doctoral students on campus and online.

To thrive in this role, an applicant will teach a wide range of psychology courses, mentor students in academics, incorporate cultural and diverse perspectives into all courses, be an engaging contributor to the department’s growth, maintain proficiency in pedagogy for face-to-face and online courses, and contribute to the university, community, and the discipline of psychology.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Doctoral degree in psychology at time of appointment
● Teaching undergraduate psychology courses as instructor of record
● Developing and teaching interactive online courses
● Developing and teaching face-to-face courses
● Teaching across multiple areas of psychology
● Mentoring undergraduate students
● Working with diverse student populations
● Using instructional technologies in courses

Position Details:

The positions are located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. They are full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty positions complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, up to 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Application review will begin on November 9, 2026. Please include the following with your application: 

1. Cover Letter

2. CV (including history of courses taught) 

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement 

5. Sample Syllabus: Face-to-face

6. Sample Syllabus: Online

7. Transcripts showing PhD matriculation

8. Names of three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses 

9. Teaching Demonstration. Please record an approximately 10-minute teaching demonstration and embed the link near your contact information on your CV. Make sure the video's sharing settings allow us to access it.

Topic: Correlation, including what the correlation coefficient tells us about the direction and strength of a relationship, and why correlation does not imply causation. Please include at least one concrete example to illustrate these concepts.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse or Miriam Stelges, CLA HR Coordinators, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu or View phone number on careers.alaska.edu.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at View phone number on careers.alaska.edu.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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