Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology and Sociology at the University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a specialization in clinical psychology and/or developmental psychology, beginning in August 2023. The ideal candidate will have a clinical and/or developmental psychology background, is committed to and has a record of exemplary teaching at the undergraduate level, and can demonstrate commitment to and record of academic research with undergraduate students. The successful applicant will contribute to the departmental curriculum by teaching courses in general psychology, developmental psychology, and/or abnormal psychology. Instruction in advanced courses in their area of expertise is also encouraged. Experience in online teaching or a willingness to learn how to develop and teach online courses is required. Standard teaching load is twelve (12) credit hours per semester (traditional and online). Additional duties will include academic advisement of students, advising and mentoring student organizations, and involvement with professional psychology organizations. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field from an accredited university (ABD will be considered). Initial review of applications will begin on February 22, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. 

Primary responsibilities include teaching lower- and upper-level undergraduate psychology courses (12 hours), research and scholarly activity including supervision of undergraduate research projects, and university and community service. Additional duties will include academic advisement of students, advising and mentoring student organizations, and involvement with professional psychology organizations.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to establish an active undergraduate research program; demonstrated promise as an advisor and mentor to undergraduate students;  and dedication to collegiality, inclusiveness, and diversity.

A Ph.D. in psychology or a related field from an accredited university is required.  Candidates with ABD status may also be considered, provided that doctoral degree requirements are met by the time of appointment.  Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the undergraduate level and experience in or willingness to teach online.

To view the posting and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/6772.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy, research statement (Other Document 1), evidence of teaching effectiveness (Other Document 2), evidence of scholarly productivity (Other Document 3), and a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, this level of position requires the submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which can be found here.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.