Assistant Professor of Psychology

Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology, area of specialization is open.  This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025.

The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling is a diverse, dynamic, and collegial environment that is home to a large undergraduate program in psychological science, a Master of Science program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MSIO), a Master of Science program in Counseling, and a PsyD program specializing in working with military families. For more information about the department, visit: http://www.apsu.edu/psychology/index.php . The department is housed within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences which affords rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Some examples of recent and ongoing college collaborations include a grant-funded research and intervention project aimed at supporting student veteran transitions to college, a grant-funded project focused on student mental health and wellness, a juvenile justice mentorship project, and a working group focusing on trauma-informed pedagogy.

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, which Money Magazine rated number 1 in its 2019 Best Places to Live rankings: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/clarksville-named-best-place-to-live-by-money-magazine/. Clarksville is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. Clarksville is centrally located in the region, with Memphis, Louisville, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and many other major cities a day’s drive away. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: https://www.apsu.edu/about-apsu/index.php

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include a range of undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science program, including PSYC 1030 – Introduction to Psychology and courses in the selected candidate’s specialty area. Preference will be given to candidate who can contribute to one or more of the following areas: research methodology courses, brain and behavior/neurocognition, sensation and perception, cross-cultural psychology, psychology of women, and/or African-American psychology. Follow the link for a list of departmental undergraduate courses. Follow the link for a list of departmental undergraduate courses and links to their descriptions: Psychological Science Coursework. The departmental teaching load is 12 hours each semester, which can include credit for leading research teams comprised of undergraduate researchers. Summer teaching opportunities are available. Research activity is required for this position and scholarship activities involving undergraduates will be encouraged. The department of Psychological Science currently has a variety of laboratory spaces and a collaborative developmental and play observation/lab space. In addition, the university has funding opportunities to help support research and teaching equipment expenses.

Candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in undergraduate education and involving undergraduates in research, in contributing to general education teaching and advising, and in departmental service are preferred. 

Applicant review will begin February 5th and will continue until the position is filled.

More information about the department and its programs can be found on our website: https://www.apsu.edu/psychology/. 

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Psychology is required, with the area of specialization open. ABD will be considered if the Ph.D. will be completed by August 1, 2025.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Please apply at https://apsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/17170