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Requisition: 202500038F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Psychology and Philosophy

General Requirements:

The position is open to any area of experimental psychology. The department is especially in need of faculty members with expertise in physiological psychology, social psychology, and/or statistics/quantitative methods.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Department of Psychology & Philosophy at Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) invites applicants for two Assistant Professor positions in Experimental Psychology to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual 9-month, tenure-track appointment. Summer teaching contracts may be available depending on department needs.

The person filling this position will serve as a core faculty member of the SHSU Experimental Psychology Masters program and will be responsible for the following: Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Psychology & Philosophy. Conducting research in the candidate’s area of expertise with the potential for extramural support. Advising and supervising undergraduate and graduate student research, with the potential of chairing theses and dissertations. Administrative support to the MA Experimental Psychology program and its initiatives. Providing service to the Department, College, and/or University as needed

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

The application will require the following materials:

Letter of interest describing candidate’s alignment with the duties outlined above. Please specifically describe any training or expertise in any preferred area listed above, if applicable.

Statement of research interests

Statement of teaching that describes teaching interests, teaching experience, and general teaching philosophy

Full curriculum vita

Two representative publications

Three letters of recommendation.

Note. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be successfully defended, and all PhD requirements will be met by August 25, 2025

Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring).

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.

Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Doctoral degree in psychology with a focus on an experimental area of psychology (i.e., physiological, quantitative methods, social, cognitive, developmental, or learning).

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in selected areas of Experimental Psychology. Ability to establish a productive program of research that would include working with undergraduate and/or graduate students. Ability to contribute to program administration