Psychology - Quantitative Methods Assistant Professor

College of Science and Mathematics

Department of Psychology

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The Department of Psychology is searching for a tenure-track, academic‑year position as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. The candidate’s primary area of specialization may be in quantitative methods, or it may be in another subdiscipline of psychology, provided that quantitative methods play a substantial role in the candidate’s research program. Quantitative methods is broadly defined, but may include experimental design, statistical modeling, psychometrics, computational modeling, and the quantitative analysis of behavioral or psychological data.

Primary responsibilities include teaching foundation and advanced courses in statistics and research design within our undergraduate (B.A.) program and graduate (M.A.) programs in General/Experimental Psychology and supervising undergraduate and graduate research students in an active research program in the candidate’s area of expertise. The candidate will have a workload consisting of 12 WTUs of instruction and 3 WTUs of non‑instructional activities.

Non‑instructional responsibilities typically include, but are not limited to, maintaining an active research program, advising students, community service, participating in program development, and committee service at all levels of university governance. Specific assignments depend on departmental needs and the individual's background.

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• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology or closely related field from an accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2027.

• Evidence of successful teaching, either as an instructor‑of‑record or as a teaching assistant.
• Evidence of research productivity.
• A commitment to student success through inclusive, accessible, and transformative education and to working collaboratively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff in our diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and members of the campus community.

• Successful teaching in the areas of research methods and statistics.
• A record of using quantitative methods to advance research in one's area of specialization.
• Evidence of readiness to engage undergraduate and masters‑level students in one's specific area of research.
• Collaboration across and within disciplines.
• Supervision or mentoring of research students or research team coordination.
• Participation in the development of grant proposals and/or implementation of grant funded activities, with strong potential to develop an externally funded research program.

Review of applications will begin on 11/13/2026. If it chooses, the committee may review applications submitted after this date. This position automatically closes March 31, 2027.

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Teaching statement
• Research statement

Candidates invited for an on‑campus visit must submit by mail/e‑mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated…