Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

About the role

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology to join its tenure‑track faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service in a vibrant, research‑intensive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and develop curriculum.
• Conduct independent research, publish scholarly work, and seek external funding.
• Mentor and advise students, including supervising graduate research.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong research agenda.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement plans with university contributions of 5‑10%.
• A supportive campus community in Fayetteville, Arkansas.