"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Information
Job Type/Hours per Week: Full-Time/40 hours
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Department
Psychology and Counseling
Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing:

• A cover letter addressing teaching interests, professional experience, and strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities cited above,
• A current curriculum vitae,
• At least three original letters of recommendation,
• Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching preparedness (including copies of recent teaching evaluations, if applicable),
• A research statement highlighting recent accomplishments and projecting a research agenda for the next 5 years,
• Copies of all academic transcripts.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”. If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology and Counseling at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology position to start Fall 2026. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment in the Department of Psychology and Counseling within the College of Education and Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler. The new assistant professor will teach courses and supervise research at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in psychological statistics and methods. The assistant professor should also maintain active research agendas, preferably incorporating master's-level students. They will also be expected to work collaboratively with department and college colleagues on service endeavors.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Psychology or a closely related field by August 2026.
• Candidates should also provide evidence of strong research and interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Candidates must demonstrate experience teaching in statistics/methods for psychology and/or behavioral sciences.
• Our program represents different specializations, including social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and/or quantitative methods.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those with training and experience with a record of research and scholarship, including external funding.
Other Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler: The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston. With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/. For more information about the Psychology and Counseling Department, please visit http://www.uttyler.edu/psychology.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. EEO Statement: The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.