Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology

Montana State University Billings•Billings, MT

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Social Psychology (doctorate required). The position will begin during August 2026. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering course that allow both in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation. The teaching load for assistant professors at MSUB is 21 credits per year, and faculty teach courses in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, and blended. In addition to these teaching obligations, assistant professors at MSUB are expected to engage in service activities. Theses expectations are outlines in the collective bargaining agreement (available on the university website) and in department rank and tenure guidelines (available from the department chair). To apply, please submit:(1) A cover letter highlighting your interest in teaching at MSUB, your ability to teach the identified courses, and your experience with in-person, online, and/or multi-modality teaching;(2) A curriculum vitae; (3) Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work (official transcripts will be requested at the time of hire); (4) Teaching evaluations or other evidences of teaching excellence; and (5) Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Letters of recommendation are not required during the initial application process, though shortlisted candidates should expect to provide contract information for three professional references.

Requirements

Doctorate in psychology or related field

Nice To Haves

Some background in Cognitive Psychology
Ability to teach Memory & Cognition, Statistics, Advanced Social Psychology, or ability to develop new courses.
Experience teaching in-person, online, or using multiple format modalities
Experience working with first generation students

Responsibilities

Teach courses in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, and blended.
Engage in service activities.

Benefits

Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path