Psychology, Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Experimental)

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Psychology at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for one, full-time, tenure track, 9-month, Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse experimental psychology doctoral program in the School of Psychology. The Experimental program is one of four doctoral programs in the School of Psychology. The Experimental doctoral program offers generalist training in research-based approaches to Psychology in several different research areas. The research area of specialization for this position is open. We are interested in candidates whose training backgrounds complement or enhance our current concentrations, including but not limited to expertise in memory, perception, social psychology, developmental psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. The Experimental Psychology doctoral program emphasizes research mentorship, diversity, and undergraduate and graduate teaching. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in the areas of memory, aging and cognition, sensation and perception, evolutionary psychology, health psychology, and social psychology. We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research with the potential to secure extramural funding, and who will emphasize training doctoral students to become productive and thoughtful scientists. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology and a MPCAC accredited Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in experimental psychology or related fields (by August 2027).
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of innovative teaching practices and the ability to teach effectively at the university level in an undergraduate and graduate psychology program.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of the field of Psychology and associated research methodologies, teaching, and scholarly tools.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, conducting research, obtaining extramural funding, and high-quality teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong program of research.
• Teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Seek extramural funding.
• Contribute to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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