Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

University of Wisconsin Stout•River Falls, WI

About The Position

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Principal responsibilities will include teaching Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics. Candidates are expected to develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students. UW-River Falls recently opened our new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) that houses Psychological Sciences as well as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Departmental facilities include dedicated spaces and state-of-the-art equipment for behavioral research. Candidates are also expected to mentor and advise students and provide service to the department, college, and university. The position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position, with a teaching load of twelve credits per semester. The appointment begins August 2026. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology (PhD, EdD, or PsyD) or a closely related field at the time of appointment
Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach courses in Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
Demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and pedagogical development
Experience with and/or preparation for developing and maintaining a research program involving undergraduate students

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach other courses that support or extend our departmental curriculum

Responsibilities

Effectively teach two to three sections of Abnormal Psychology per academic year
Effectively teach one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
Develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students
Serve as a faculty mentor and academic advisor to undergraduate students
Contribute through service to the department, college, and university

Benefits

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

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