Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology

Position Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology Department Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities & Social Sciences Job Classification(s): The following positions will be considered for this opening.
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• Assistant Professor

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• Associate Professor

Starting Date Fall 2027 Responsibilities

As a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, you will be expected to: (a) Teach 12 credit hours (4 courses) a semester; (b) contribute to the teaching mission of Psychology; and (c) have the opportunity to start/continue your research program.

Candidate must be able to teach: General Psychology 1 and/or 2 ; Writing in Psychology and some of the following courses based on experience or graduate preparation: Critical Thinking in Psychology, Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, Child Clinical Psychology, Personal Relations & Interactions, Develop 1-2 courses in your area of specialty.

The department of psychology regularly has 200+ majors with an active Psi Chi/Psychology club chapter. We are a collegial department, and faculty are independent in that they get to best determine how to prepare and teach advanced classes-each faculty can design 1-2 courses of their choosing.

The Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of the academic departments of English, humanities, and philosophy; history; psychology; political science; sociology; and world languages and cultures. Each department offers majors, minors, and core curriculum courses. Faculty development funding is available at the university, college, and departmental levels.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

ABD or PhD/PsyD in Psychology; Specialization may include Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.