"Assistant Professor, Community Psychology (Tenure Track, F0415A)"

Job Details

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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Community Psychology (Tenure Track, F0415A)

Department

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Position Number

F0415A

Job Description

The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to support our Ph.D. program with expertise in community psychology. Areas of potential research and teaching may include but are not limited to; ecological perspectives on health, structural determinants of health, community program evaluation, community level prevention and intervention, and innovative use of technology to address community-level challenges.

The faculty member would be expected to align themselves within one of the concentrations of the Ph.D. program (i.e., Health, Clinical, or Human Factors), to be determined by their interests and research focus. This faculty member will be responsible for:

• Conducting high quality, programmatic research.
• Seeking external research funding.
• Teaching undergraduate courses to support the undergraduate psychology curriculum at ODU.
• Teaching graduate courses in the Psychology Department.
• Mentoring Ph.D. students.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

1. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
2. Candidates who provide evidence that their Ph.D. will be conferred by July 25, 2026 will be considered for the position.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

They must demonstrate strong potential for developing an independent, funded research program and show accomplishments in and/or potential for quality teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a research program that complements and expands that of current faculty within the Department of Psychology.

Conditions of Employment

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

07/23/2025

Application Review Date

10/01/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23631 and attach the following with their online application.

1. A cover letter.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests.
4. Unofficial Graduate transcripts.
5. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by October 01, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly

No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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