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Department Sch of Psychological Sci (CLA)

Position Title Assistant Professor

Job Title Assistant Professor: Psychology

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The School of Psychological Science ( SPS ) (housed within the College of Liberal Arts) at Oregon State University, invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology position with a scholarly focus on Human-Robot or Human-AI interaction.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.

In support of our strategic plan,Prosperity Widely Shared, we are launching a strategic, interdisciplinary hiring initiative to recruit a cohort of 5 to 10 faculty members in the area of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. These positions may be appointed across the Colleges of Liberal Arts; Agricultural Sciences; Forestry; Engineering; and Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Faculty hired through this initiative will join a collaborative cohort with dedicated support structures designed to foster their success, including mentoring, community-building, and cross-college research opportunities. This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing cutting-edge research and education in robotics and AI with real-world impact across diverse domains.

Potential areas of focus or application for a position in SPS include but are not limited to Virtual/Augmented Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, Clinical Science, Dissemination and Implementation Science, Disability Psychology, or Diversity Science. The candidate’s work also must advance Oregon State’s strategic plan (Prosperity Widely Shared;https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/strategic-plan) and the College of Liberal Arts Strategic Plan (https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/feature-story/college-liberal-arts-2023-2028-strategic-plan).

The individual hired for this position would have opportunities to contribute to existing strengths of SPS such as human factors, virtual reality, digital psychotherapeutic interventions, disability studies, and open science practices.

There are opportunities to teach a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses in Corvallis and online. We especially seek candidates who can teach graduate and/or undergraduate Research Methods, Quantitative Methods, or Human-Computer Interaction. Opportunities also exist to teach graduate Social Psychology and/or new undergraduate courses as part of Difference, Power, and Oppression major courses (part of OSU’s new general education curriculum). Course releases are granted for appropriate reasons, including serving as director of clinical training ( DCT ), and at the Director’s discretion, “buy out” of assigned classes using grant funding.

In the School of Psychological Science, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin, religion, being members of first nations or other indigenous communities, and other identities. We are committed to the equity of opportunities and strive to promote and advance diverse communities through our scholarship, teaching, and service. We value and proactively seek participation from members of these underrepresented and under-served groups and recognize them as essential members of a rich academic and cultural environment. Additionally, our School prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion goals so that we may more effectively teach, advise, and mentor a diverse student body, and enhance the scope and impact of our health-related research and curricula. Therefore, candidates should describe demonstrable skills, experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the research and teaching statement portions of their application, as well as plans to contribute to these values at Oregon State.

Oregon State University holds both “very high research activity” and “Community Engagement” classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is one of only two universities in the country with Land-, Sea-, Space- and Sun-Grant designations. Together, these designations mean we produce and share the highest quality research for the benefit of our community, state, country, and world. In addition, U.S. News & World Report named OSU among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world) and, for the third time in six years, as one of America’s five best providers of online education. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College. In addition to its robust intellectual and research resources, OSU is located within 1-2 hours of two other major research hubs at the University of Oregon and Oregon Health Science University, where there are additional opportunities for collaboration. The School of Psychological Science also has satellite research and meeting space in downtown Portland to facilitate partnerships with other scientists, stakeholders, and diverse populations.

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Corvallis is a great place to live, work, and play, and is consistently ranked as one of the best college towns and places to live in the US. The city is surrounded by 35 miles of trails and 110 miles of access roads in OSU forests, is approximately 1.5 hours from Portland, 1 hour from the Pacific Coast, and is just 2 hours from recreation (hiking, skiing, scenic drives) in the Cascades Mountain Range.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

45% – Research:

+ Responsibilities include carrying out an active program of research in an area of specialization leading to the production of scholarship in the form of articles in refereed journals, books, monographs, conference presentations, and other similar scholarly products. Research may be conducted solo or in collaboration with colleagues.

45% – Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring:

+ Teach 4-5 classes each academic year, on a quarter system (e.g., 1-2-1 or 2-2-1)

+ Mentor PhD students

+ Course releases are possible in line with a college workload policy for new hires setting up labs negotiated at the time of hire, externally- and OSU -funded research grant buyouts, PhD mentoring, and administrative work (e.g. DCT )

10% – Service:

+ Duties include service to the School, College, and University in the form of committee work; participating in program reviews and assessment; reviewing colleagues’ courses as required for promotion and tenure; and attendance at appropriate School, College, and University meetings and events (e.g., faculty meetings, SPS retreat, CLA Day, Psychology Graduation Celebration).

+ Duties include provision of service to the broader professional community through attendance and presentations at meetings; manuscript, grant, and award reviewing; journal editing; and participation and leadership activities in professional and scientific organizations.

Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved, in the context of these duties. Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, research, and/or service.

What You Will Need

+ Holds Ph.D. in Psychology, Psychological Science, or closely related field by start date

+ Has an active, productive, and fundable research program in psychological science including a record of scholarship;

+ Has demonstrated potential for excellent, inclusive graduate and/or undergraduate teaching

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Record of successful, externally funded interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaborative research that would help advance the goals of Prosperity Widely Shared: The Oregon State Plan and the College of Liberal Arts Strategic Plan;

+ Demonstrated effectiveness in course development; and/or

+ Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive teaching.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typical office conditions

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/172728 (https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/hr/position\_descriptions/172728)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09427UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 09/16/2025

Full Consideration Date 11/03/2025

Closing Date 02/05/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2025.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Statement of Research

4) Statement of Teaching

5) Other Document 1. Answer the following prompt and upload your response as Other Document 1:

Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing a culture and environment that promotesdiversity, equity, inclusion ( DEI ) (https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/definitions) . As a land grant institution, OSU’s mission contributes to the prosperity of communities in Oregon, the nation and the world through teaching, research, extension and engagement, service, and other scholarly and creative activities. DEI is embedded in OSU’smission and values (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-mission-statement) and all faculty members are expected to contribute to this aspect of the University’s mission.

To that end, faculty members’ DEI efforts are reported and evaluated during review processes. Contributions can be made through any of a faculty member’s responsibilities, whether teaching and advising, research, extension and engagement, service, or other scholarly and creative activities.

Please describe skills you have that prepare you to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and enhancing a culture and environment that promotes DEI consistent with OSU’s mission. You may wish to review these examples of the varied ways OSU faculty members have engaged in DEI efforts found in the OSU Resource Guide for Planning and Reporting DEI Activities for P&T (https://academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/sites/academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/files/2025-05/osu-resource-guide-for-dei-in-pt\_2023.pdf) as you prepare your answer.

Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for (state #) referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact: Jason McCarley at [email protected] or 541-737-1175.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/172804

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.