Term Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a Term Assistant Professor of Psychology.

The Department is seeking a qualified behavior analyst to fill a position with primary teaching responsibility in the undergraduate and graduate behavior analysis programs.

The UAA Psychology Department is Alaska’s largest hub for behavioral science—a vibrant community of over 400 students and 19 faculty members united by our commitment to understanding behavior and improving lives across Alaska.

We offer a comprehensive range of degrees designed to meet Alaska’s unique needs:

• BA/BS in Psychology
• MS in Clinical Psychology (Clinical and Applied Behavior Analysis tracks)
• MS in School Psychology – Specialist
• APA‑accredited Ph.D. in Clinical‑Community Psychology
• Graduate Certificate in Children’s Mental Health

Through our Psychological Services Center, we bridge classroom learning and community service, providing accessible mental health care to Alaska residents while giving students invaluable clinical training. Our programs prepare graduates both for advanced study and for immediate contributions to Alaska’s behavioral health workforce—a critical need in our state.

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.

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To thrive in this role, applicants should possess the following:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to teach core and specialized courses in the department’s curriculum
• Demonstrated potential to support and mentor students in research and clinical practice
• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Knowledge of innovative teaching practices

• Ph.D. in psychology, behavior analysis, or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Disciplinary expertise in behavior analysis.
• License eligible in Alaska.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.

• Evidence of effective teaching across modalities, including online or hybrid formats.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or course design.
• Experience teaching or working in an open‑access, public university.
• Knowledge of regional issues or communities relevant to the institution’s mission (e.g., Circumpolar North, Alaska Native communities, rural engagement).

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. It is a part‑time, 9‑month base, term‑funded faculty position complete with a competitive salary and 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 03/11/2026
. 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 qualified candidates have been identified.

Application requirements:

• Statement of teaching and student mentoring (Please attach)
• Contact information for three professional references

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the university's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the state may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by…