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Job Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology, Sociology & Social Work

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

The Psychology Program at West Texas A&M University (part of the Texas A&M University System) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning as early as Fall 2025.

Applicants must be able to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, which may include research methodology, learning (animal & human), quantitative statistics, sensation/perception, or philosophy/history of science. We are seeking an experimental psychologist whose teaching and research interests complement a relatively small (7), but very active, psychology faculty. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate teaching excellence in the classroom or other instructional settings and will contribute to instructional activities that include curriculum development. Applicants will be favored who have a demonstrated record of research productivity and have a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that would involve undergraduate and graduate students. A dedicated psychology lab and an array of lab equipment are available to support research and student training. The teaching load is 3/3; additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate & graduate student research, supervising master’s theses, and student advising. Applicants who are ABD will be considered for the position; however, the successful candidate is expected to have a PhD from a recognized program by the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Work Performed:

For Fall and Spring semesters, the teaching load is 3/3; additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate & graduate research, supervising master’s theses, and student advising. Typically, teaching in a summer session is also available, which enhances annual salary.

Necessary Qualifications:

PhD from a recognized psychology program that would qualify the candidate to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in quantitative methods including research methodology and statistics, as well as other core courses such as learning (animal & human), sensation/perception, or philosophy/history of science. Applicants who are ABD will be considered for the position; however, the successful candidate is expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

+ Cover letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of teaching philosophy

+ Teaching evaluations and course syllabi if available

+ Reprints of sample publications

+ Unofficial or official graduate transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

+ Three reference letters emailed to: [email protected]

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Reed Welch

Department: Psychology, Sociology and Social Work

Email: [email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.