Assistant Professor of Experimental Psychology, Department of Psychology

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Experimental Psychology

Department of Psychology

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The Department of Psychology at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor. The start date for this position is August 1^st, 2023. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Experimental Psychology or a closely associated area in psychology - we are open to the candidate’s area of specialization. The person selected for this position may be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as learning, cognition, multiculturalism/individual differences, statistics and research methods, as well as other courses related to the candidate’s area of specialization.

Successful candidates will be able to support our department’s long-standing and well-regarded terminal Psychological Science MS degree program and MS in I-O degree program . Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain a research program and possess strengths in a variety of research and statistical methods. A passion for, and experience with, student mentorship, teaching, and applying psychology is also critical to success in this position. The successful candidate can expect a 3-3 teaching load and a competitive starting salary.

The Department of Psychology at UTC houses the largest major in the College of Arts & Sciences, with 18 full-time faculty members and more than 800 undergraduate and 50 graduate students across our degree programs. Our faculty demonstrate their commitment to diversity by working with diverse students and colleagues and applying a variety of teaching methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology. Individuals who are “all but dissertation” (ABD) will be considered; however, the degree must be awarded by December 31, 2023.
• Evidence of teaching experience and strong teaching ability in one or more of the areas outlined above.
• Evidence of an active research program that lends itself to collaboration with UTC colleagues and students.
• Evidence of commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have contributed to or have plans to contribute to initiatives to increase the participation of underrepresented students and/or faculty in the social and behavioral sciences. This commitment should be clearly reflected in the candidate’s cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Potential for collaborations within the Department of Psychology and within the broader UTC and Chattanooga community in support of research and service. Faculty regularly collaborate on applied projects, often involving other local professionals, teaching and rehabilitation hospitals, other departments on campus, and a variety of private and non-profit organizations in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Potential for engaging students in experiential learning.
• Demonstrated ability/potential for seeking and securing funding to support research.

Application Procedures

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site.

• Cover letter, which includes evidence of candidate’s commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including up-to-date personal contact information (e-mail, phone, etc.)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement on teaching experience and interests
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or other course materials
• Statement on current and planned research
• Evidence of research productivity (including sample publications)
• Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.

Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second largest school in the University of Tennessee System, serving a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has demonstrated its commitment to achieving excellence, embracing diversity, inspiring positive change, and enriching the community. UTC brings a passion for excellence in all pursuits and is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.

At UTC, we welcome and cultivate diverse perspectives and populations—whether shaped by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, intellectual diversity, political beliefs and other life experiences and ideologies—and embrace equity and inclusion. UTC is a university distinguished by respect for the dignity, uniqueness, and value of every individual. We foster a campus community that is welcoming and inclusive of all. We value diversity in our workplace and learning environments, benefiting from the varied backgrounds and abilities of our campus community. The diversity of our voices and experiences is vital to our pursuit of excellence and fulfillment of our mission.

UTC is in the heart of Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the state near the border with Georgia and at the junction of four interstate highways. Conveniently situated within just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham, Chattanooga, offers the opportunity to live and learn in an exciting and enchanting environment. Dubbed the ‘Scenic City,’ and endowed with incredible vistas and popular area attractions, the city has been recognized nationally for its downtown renaissance and a revitalized riverfront that has become the blueprint for other cities to emulate. Chattanooga achieved the first gig internet capacity in the country, and today has the nation’s fastest internet service with a 100% fiber network that links every residence and business in a 600-square mile area.

The city is home to companies such as Unum, McKee Foods, U.S. Xpress, Volkswagen, Coke United, and Amazon, and a number of tech startups attracted to its blazing fast internet and low cost-of-living. Thousands of visitors are drawn yearly to the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Civil War battlefield sites, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center—Chattanooga African American Museum, Creative Discovery Museum for Children, Riverbend Festival, and the weekly Nightfall Summer Concert Series held in the heart of downtown. Chattanooga also has a long and rich history interwoven with the Civil Rights movement and Native American heritage. The Trail of Tears National Historic Route runs through the city and is on the traditional territory of Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East).

Whether it’s Chattanooga’s ideal geographical location with comfortable temperatures year-round to suit an active lifestyle, its cultural and culinary diversity, reasonable cost of living, world-class healthcare facilities, reputable educational institutions like UTC, or countless other reasons, it’s no wonder more and more people are choosing to make Chattanooga their home.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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