Assistant Professor of Psychology

Midwestern State University. Assistant Professor, Psychology

The Psychology Department at Midwestern State University (MSU), an affiliate of the Texas Tech University System, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025.  

Wichita Falls, TX is home to Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls is a quiet community located in North Central Texas, approximately two hours from both the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and Oklahoma City. Midwestern State University is a leading public liberal arts university committed to providing students with a rigorous education. The Psychology Department at Midwestern State University prides itself on an emphasis on teaching, undergraduate research participation, and high-impact teaching.

Position:

Midwestern State University emphasizes teaching, augmented by the opportunity for students to engage in research and creative activities alongside faculty.  Therefore, the primary focus on this position is undergraduate teaching.  The appointed faculty member will teach the equivalent of four lecture courses each long semester (fall and spring semester).  Although the appointed faculty member will teach the equivalent of four lecture courses each long semester, only three unique courses will be taught in a given semester.

The appointed faculty member will teach Introductory Psychology, Industrial Organizational, and Social Psychology, as well as coursework in the faculty member’s area of specialty.  Additionally, it is expected that the successful applicant maintains an active research agenda, promote undergraduate research opportunities, fulfill service requirements, and provide academic advising.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must:

•    have earned a doctorate in Psychology, or a closely related area, by August 2025 (ABD acceptable at the rank of Instructor. PhD required by August 2026);
•    demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate education;
•    be able to teach a range of undergraduate courses including Introductory Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, History & Systems of Psychology, and Social Psychology;
•    exhibit a record of sustainable research able to integrate undergraduate students; 
•    must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey; and,
•    demonstrate the ability to work collegially.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Search Committee is particularly interested in candidates with:
•    previous experience implementing high-impact teaching practices (e.g., learning communities, service learning),  
•    experience delivering high-quality online teaching, and
•    the ability to develop coursework to meet department needs (e.g., Sensation and Perception, Motivation).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Application Procedure:

Applicants will submit a letter of intent addressing both the Required and Preferred Qualifications; a curriculum vita; graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  All materials will be submitted electronically to david.carlston@msutexas.edu or mailed to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.

Please direct any questions to Dr. David Carlston, Department Chair by phone (940) 397-4718 or by email (david.carlston@msutexas.edu). 

Application Deadline

Application review begins immediately. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials by November 15, 2024.  Position is open until filled.

This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check. Midwestern State University is an EEO/ADAAA compliance employer.