Job description
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 July 30, 2027.
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 in our recently revamped curriculum 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 candidates who can contribute to one or more of the following areas: introduction to psychopathology, introduction to clinical neuroscience, and/or learning and behavioral disorders. Follow the link for a curriculum overview and a list of departmental undergraduate courses. 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 immediately 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 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 July 30, 2027.
About Us
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at [email protected] | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at [email protected] | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation/gender identity, religion, age, disability status, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at [email protected].
How to apply
Screening of applications will continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit the following:
- Letter of application addressing interest in the position, qualifications, and a statement of research interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Three Letters of Recommendation and/or names and contact information of 3 professional references (can be listed on CV)
- Teaching Philosophy and Experience
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