Assistant Professor of Psychology

Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a qualified social psychologist to fill a beginning-level, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology position with primary teaching responsibility at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with a competitive salary, DOE, and full employee benefits package, with an expected start date in August 2026. Opportunities for summer teaching are available.

The Department of Psychology at UAA offers bachelor (BA/BS), MS in Clinical Psychology (Clinical & Applied Behavior Analysis Tracks), MS in School Psychology - Specialist, and APA accredited doctorate (Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology) degrees. In addition, the Department offers a graduate certificate in Children’s Mental Health. The department maintains the Psychological Services Center, a clinic that provides low-cost mental health services to campus and community members.

The department strives to offer degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of the state of Alaska. With more than 400 students and 19 faculty members, the UAA Psychology Department is Alaska’s largest center for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The department’s website provides more information.

The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska’s next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Social Psychology or related field

Preferred qualifications: Documented record of research and publication or demonstrated potential for research and publication; and documented college-level teaching experience both online and in the classroom and mentoring students in research or demonstrated potential.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base, tenure-track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Review of applications will begin on 09/29/2025. Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of candidates has been identified.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Please attach the following to your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/resume, including list of courses taught
• Statement of teaching and mentorship methods, including philosophy, accomplishments, and future teaching/mentorship goals
• Contract information for three (3) professional references

To view the full list of job responsibilities, additional information about the position is available upon request.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).

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