Assistant Professor Psychology

University of Wisconsin Stout • La Crosse, WI

14d • $63,000

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for two (2) academic year (9-month) tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of August 2026. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in developmental, clinical, and/or counseling psychology. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a faculty member in CASSH, you will join colleagues embracing the teacher-scholar model and sharing a deep commitment to student success. Our faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected, with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society. The review of applications starts on Monday , January 5, 2026 . Applications received on or before January 5th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Psychology or related field. ABD will be considered.
• The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate courses in developmental, abnormal, or cross-cultural psychology.
• Relevant experience and/or evidence of ability to contribute to the department’s child and youth care and/or neuroscience minors through teaching and/or community collaboration.
• A demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, establishing and sustaining a research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Evidence of ability to involve undergraduate students in a research program and mentor undergraduate students in independent research.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable)
• Advising students
• Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
• Evaluating students’ work
• Assessing student outcomes
• Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
• Maintaining appropriate records
• Holding office hours
• Maintaining an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline
• Providing service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations
• Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean

Benefits

• Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
• Highlights include: paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
• Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire.
• This information is provided for illustrative purposes only.
• Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees