Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology and Counseling at Arkansas State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology, with expertise in Cognitive Psychology, preferably with an emphasis in forensics. Position to begin August 2023.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities will include Cognitive Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as other classes, such as History of Psychology, as need and interest arise
• Development of a new undergraduate course in Forensic Psychology is also encouraged
• Forensic Psychology has been offered in the past as a seminar and it is regularly requested by potential and current students
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

This individual may also contribute to new research endeavors across specializations with existing department faculty, such as the psychometrics of forensic measurements, biofeedback within a forensic context, and social influence and legal psychology

As psychology is a diverse field with many specializations, there are many potential opportunities for collaborations across specializations within the department as well as outside the department

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, state-supported, doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Jonesboro is a community of over 70,000 people located in northeast Arkansas. We are an hour’s drive from Memphis, Tennessee. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities

Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its practices, policies or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates or financial aid.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Psychology, preferred emphasis in Cognitive or Forensic psychology. Candidates who are advanced ABDs will be considered at the rank of instructor until the dissertation is defended

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation with your online application. Inquiries and questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Karen Yanowitz, kyanowitz@astate.edu. For full consideration, a completed application must be received no later than December 1, 2022 11:59 p.m. CST.