Assistant Professor of Social Psychology

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychological Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, starting in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month, in-person faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. The successful candidate will maintain an active social psychology research program, publish peer-reviewed scholarship, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching in psychological science, including seminars in their areas of expertise. The position also includes academic service. Duties are allocated as 40% teaching or professional performance, 40% research/scholarly or creative activities, and 20% academic service.

The department has more than 30 full-time faculty, a large undergraduate program, and Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. It is housed in Memorial Hall, which includes faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic. The department’s research resources include a private endowment supporting research-related activities and affiliations with the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, which houses a Siemens Magnetom Cima.X 3T MRI scanner.

The role requires regular, reliable attendance and in-person participation in activities such as office hours, student advising, and committee meetings. The successful candidate must be able to maintain collegial working relationships. This is a Designated Research Position regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025; additional background information and review may be required before an offer is issued. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in psychology from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of the appointment.
• An active program of research in social psychology.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminars in the candidate’s area or areas of expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding.
• Evidence of preparation to teach courses needed by the department.
• Research and teaching that complement existing departmental strengths.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of research in social psychology.
• Produce scholarly work, including peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Contribute to graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science.
• Teach seminar courses in the candidate’s area or areas of expertise.
• Perform academic service activities.
• Participate in person in office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive startup package.
• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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