Psychology, Experimental​/Neuro Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Job Details

Job Location:

Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type:
Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in sevendepartments. The college offers 21 undergraduate majors and 29graduate majors. All teacher education programs are accredited bythe Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).The College has an enrollment of nearly 3500 students, aboutone-fourth of whom are graduate students. For furtherinformationsee our website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./ceps

The Department of Psychology resides within the College of Education and Professional Studies and has one undergraduate major,five master’s programs, and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. Accreditations include those from the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and a verifiedcourse sequence by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educationalphilosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in universitymeetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department,college, and university committees as requested. Preparesdepartmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service,and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenureand promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook.

Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College.

This is a full-time position and will start January 2027.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate (master’s level) Neuroscience/Biological/Physiological Psychology courses and other service courses such as General Psychology, Research Design, and Statistics as needed. Instruction in courses may require a variety of formats (face-to-face, hybrid,and online) and teaching day and evening courses on rotation.

Additional responsibilities include involving students in research,supervising master’s thesis projects, serving on committees, andadvisement.

An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited orinternationally recognized institution in the field specified inthe position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairsapproval).

NOTE:

ABDs (all-but-dissertation) may apply, but if the doctorateis not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, the position rank will change to Tenure Track-Instructor.

Teaching experience in higher education and a sustainable research program. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Training and research in neuroscience, health psychology,experimental psychology, learning and behavior, cognitivepsychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. Other areasmay include social, developmental, and applied psychology. Abilityto mentor or advise student thesis research in topic areas.

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) maybe made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities toperform essential functions.