"Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology"

Job Details

Department: Psychology

Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The ideal candidate will be excited to teach undergraduate and graduate classes both on-campus and online. Given that the majority of our graduate students are in school and clinical psychology, the ideal candidate will have expertise in and value the importance of applied programs. This position is located on the campus of FHSU in Hays, Kansas.

Job Duties:

This position will support our undergraduate and graduate programs, with specific responsibilities based on the candidate’s credentials and expertise. Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Teach 12 credit hours (or equivalent) per semester. Courses will be taught in both on-campus and online formats at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Engage in service to the department, university, community, and discipline at large
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda that is consistent with the educational mission of FHSU. Research involving students and that results in presentations and publications is expected
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Psychology, EdS-School Psychology, or doctorate degree in a closely related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The area of specialization is open; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach research methods and statistics, as well as coursework in the area(s) of cognitive, developmental, forensic, IO, neuroscience, and/or social psychology
• Demonstrated effectiveness in designing and teaching on-campus and/or online classes
• Record of scholarly activity that demonstrates knowledge of research methods and statistics, as well as experience mentoring students in research
• Service to the discipline and larger community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Punctual with student concerns and departmental requests
• Value innovation
• Collegial

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Appointment Date: Candidate will begin in August 2026

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Priority deadline: For full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 30th, 2026, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF containing:

• Cover letter explaining how the candidate will successfully perform the job of teaching, scholarship, and service
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Copies of unofficial university transcripts showing graduate work
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• OPTIONAL: Include materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi; student feedback; course evaluations)

Contact Information: If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Whitney Whitaker
Department Chair & Associate Professor
wkwhitaker@fhsu.edu
785-628-4537

About the Department of Psychology: The Department of Psychology has 13 full-time faculty members and approximately 450 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Department offers a BA and BS in Psychology; two M.S. degrees with specialization in clinical and school psychology, and a school psychology Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.). The department has a tradition of involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, and the school psychology program enjoys close working relationships with local school districts. The department is excited to welcome a new faculty member to a collegial and innovative institution, which is always willing to try something new and exciting in the spirit of better educating and preparing our students.