Assistant Professor in Psychology (3-Year Term)

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

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About The Position

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.
At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.
Pacific University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, three-year term Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a passionate teacher-scholar dedicated to student-centered, inclusive undergraduate education and the mentorship of diverse learners. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses, including Introductory Psychology, the two-semester Research Methods and Statistics course, and upper-division courses in their area of expertise, and will join a collaborative department that values innovation in teaching and scholarship-driven student engagement.
Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, an hour from the Oregon Coast, between two major alpine recreation areas, Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountains. Pacific University is also just 25 miles west of Portland. Pacific University is a private liberal arts institution with both undergraduate and graduate professional programs.
Our small class sizes, collegial community, and mission-driven culture foster close faculty-student relationships and creative pedagogy. Faculty are encouraged to experiment with high-impact practices such as undergraduate research, community-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology by the contract date, August 2026.
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of scholarly engagement and potential for student-faculty collaboration
• Commitment to supporting diverse learners and promoting equity
• Letter of Interest (demonstrating your knowledge of Pacific, how your teaching philosophy will complement our mission)
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., student evaluations, awards, etc.)
• Research statement (with samples of recent professional work)
• Three letters of support
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• A background check will also be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Syllabi examples for Research Methods and Intro Psychology

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses, including Introductory Psychology, the two-semester Research Methods and Statistics course, and upper-division courses in their area of expertise
• Student-centered, inclusive undergraduate education
• Mentorship of diverse learners
• Join a collaborative department that values innovation in teaching and scholarship-driven student engagement

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree