Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

School of Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies

South Dakota State University

The School of Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position with a start date in August 2027. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, nine-month position. This position is located in Brookings. This faculty member is supervised by the Director of the School.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

The School of Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies offers undergraduate majors in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology; undergraduate minors in Criminal Justice, Mental Health Services, Psychology, and Sociology; and a Social Science Ph.D. graduate program.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in Psychology (typical courseload per academic year is three courses in the fall term and three courses in the spring term; summer teaching is optional and is based on availability).
• Mentor undergraduate students in research.
• Maintain an active research program.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University as well as service to the profession.
  

SALARY:

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $72,000.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position closes 10/31/2026.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by start date.
• A specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology.
• Ability or potential to teach psychology at the college/university level.
• Ability or potential to build an independent research program.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Online teaching experience.
• Grant-writing experience.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience developing and/or teaching graduate courses.