Assistant Professor of Social Psychology

About the role

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department, contributing to undergraduate and graduate education, advancing research, and engaging in service to the university and broader community.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social psychology and related areas.
• Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Supervise graduate students and mentor undergraduate researchers.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committees and outreach.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of high‑quality scholarly publications and potential for external funding.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and teaching.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• Retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.
• 12 paid holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a supportive work‑life balance.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and a collaborative academic community.