"Assistant Professor in Psychology, Open Specialization"

Job Details

The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Psychology. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology and have an active research agenda in an area of the discipline that can contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs at UAH. The department’s strengths include industrial/organizational psychology, human factors, psychology and law, social psychology, development, learning, thinking, and memory.

We especially encourage applications from individuals with strong teaching skills and/or demonstrated professional development related to teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, determined by the needs of the program. In addition, the faculty member will supervise undergraduate and graduate students conducting lab-based research in their area of specialty.

We expect the successful candidate to be active in the discipline and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to classes related to their research. The successful candidate may also be interested in the many opportunities for cross-disciplinary research at UAH.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity or the potential for scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations, external funding).
• Demonstrated evidence of successfully mentoring M.S. and/or Ph.D. students in Psychology or the potential for successful mentoring.
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to pursue a defined research agenda in Psychology.
• Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face models and/or significant professional development in teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialization in one or more areas of Psychology that build upon or complement strengths of the department, including counseling, psychology and law, human factors, industrial/organizational, social psychology, or related fields.
• Experience developing graduate and undergraduate curriculum and programs.
• Ability to collaborate with other units and colleagues within the university and the community.
• Experience seeking and/or securing grant funding.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and building sustainable collaborative relationships with business entities and government agencies.

Additional Information: The Department of Psychology offers two undergraduate degrees, a B.A. with a concentration in psychological services and a B.S. with a concentration in psychological sciences, as well as a 4+1 joint undergraduate and Master’s degree. In addition, the department offers the M.S. in Experimental Psychology with an optional concentration in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology with concentrations in Human Factors and Psychology & Law (Ph.D. students minor in quantitative psychology). Psychology department faculty focus on direct mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty teach courses in many areas, including clinical, experimental, social, developmental, cognitive, biological, perceptual, industrial, and engineering.

Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent and comprehensive benefits package is available.

APPOINTMENT DATE: Anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.

ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required/preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, research statement, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Please send application material to Beth Hodges, Staff Assistant, Departments of Psychology and Sociology, at ejh0028@uah.edu. Please refer to log number: 26-27-408 when applying.

Please direct any questions related to the position to Dr. Dan Morrison, Interim Chair, Department of Psychology, drm0047@uah.edu (Chair of Selection Committee) or Beth Hodges, ejh0028@uah.edu.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.