Tenure Track - Assistant Professor in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Shippensburg University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, effective August 2025. A successful candidate will teach courses related to the biological basis of behavior (at the undergraduate level), General Psychology, as well as develop and teach an online graduate course related to the biological basis of behavior. 
 

This position carries a 4-4 teaching load and requires delivering undergraduate and graduate (online) courses. The teaching responsibilities of this position include the following: courses related to the biological basis of behavior at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load would be rounded out with courses in General Psychology, and other courses related to the individual’s expertise. Faculty in the department utilize various teaching technologies and deliver courses in different modalities (e.g., face-to-face, blended/hybrid, online). Teaching assignments may include nights and/or weekends. A faculty member in our department is expected to advise psychology majors, involve students in scholarly activity outside the classroom, and contribute substantial service to the department, university, and community. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field of Psychology.

To apply, visit https://jobs.ship.edu. Please submit a letter of application which should include a description of teaching and research experience, and commitment to working with diverse populations, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial for acceptable for application, official required for hire).
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Shippensburg University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.