Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology - Psychological Research Methodology & Psychology as a Natural Science

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

James Madison University's Department of Psychology in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The position focuses on teaching Psychological Research Methodology and one or more courses in the “Psychology as a Natural Science” core area: Sensation and Perception, Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Learning, and Comparative Animal Behavior. The successful candidate will join a growing department and an enthusiastic pre-tenure faculty cohort.

Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarship program that involves undergraduate students. Teaching assignments typically include supervising independent research and honors thesis projects. Occasional teaching and supervision of graduate students in JMU’s M.A. in Psychological Sciences Program may be possible. The candidate will advise Psychology majors and contribute service to the department, college, and university, and often to professional organizations.

The department serves approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors and emphasizes instructional innovation, evidence-based improvements, and engaged undergraduate learning. JMU provides infrastructure supporting teaching, instructional technology, and faculty development. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology, or ABD with degree conferral in or before August 2027.
• Documented history of active engagement in scholarship.
• Evidence of ability to provide innovative instruction in Psychological Research Methodology and one or more courses in the Psychology as a Natural Science core curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department’s service endeavors.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of incorporating best practices from the scholarship of teaching and learning, including high-impact, evidence-based learning strategies in course assignments or design.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality mentoring to undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to involve undergraduate students as active collaborators in scholarship.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to service endeavors of the college, university, professional organizations, and/or community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychological Research Methodology and one or more courses in the Psychology as a Natural Science core curriculum.
• Develop an active program of scholarship involving undergraduate students.
• Supervise independent research projects and honors thesis projects.
• Potentially teach courses and supervise graduate students in the M.A. in Psychological Sciences Program.
• Advise Psychology majors.
• Contribute to service activities of the department, college, and university, and often participate in professional service.

What This Job Offers

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