Assistant Professor of Psychology

University Of Arkansas At Monticello

Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type: Regular

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Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.

Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Summary of Job Duties:

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. The person hired will be expected to engage in an active program of scholarship with students, provide academic advisement, advise undergraduate projects, participate in university service, and support a culture of collegiality and civility.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Psychology or closely-related field. ABD candidates who have completed their degrees by December 2026 will be considered.

Additional Information: Successful candidates should demonstrate: a) their ability to teach undergraduate level classes in introductory psychology, research methods in psychology, statistical methods in psychology, developmental psychology, and/or other courses in an undergraduate psychology program; and b) their ability to maintain an active program of scholarship in the field of psychology. Teaching experience with online teaching with the Blackboard learning platform and field experience in areas of specialization is highly desirable.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Steven Harper, Dean View email address on click.appcast.io; View phone number on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes