"Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology"

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: University of the Ozarks invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology position, effective August 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who have earned a Ph.D. degree in Psychology by the time of employment, although those who are ABD will also be considered. The area of specialization is open, although applicants with expertise in I/O or Social Psychology are preferred. The ideal applicant should have experience in college teaching and demonstrate successful student-centered teaching outcomes. Additionally, applicants should be eager to work as a team to support our growing and popular psychology program. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching psychology courses in various content areas, including industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology, social psychology, and related subfields, as well as introductory courses. Opportunities exist to enhance the Psychology program’s curriculum with additional courses and research that incorporate student involvement.

University of the Ozarks values personal relationships and collegiality; therefore, familiarity with and understanding of a small, residential campus are highly desirable. A sincere interest in students’ learning and well-being, excellent communication skills, and support of the University’s mission are also required. Quality teaching and mentorship are key to successful and meaningful employment.

Ranked in the top ten of southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, the University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment, emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves a diverse group of approximately 800 students from the United States and abroad on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along I-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. Recent major gifts have enhanced the academic program and other campus initiatives. For more information about the University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and three current letters of reference (at least one of which addresses teaching ability) to Jessica Baumgartner at humanresources@ozarks.edu