"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

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Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology to join our team beginning Fall 2026.

The Psychology program at Shepherd is a vibrant major with approximately 125 students and a strong record of preparing graduates for advanced study and professional careers. While this position will provide instruction across the psychology curriculum, preference will be given to candidates who can provide instruction and leadership in clinical or counseling psychology.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology and related areas within the psychology curriculum.
• Provide mentorship and advising to students in the psychology program.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in psychology by the time of employment.
• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied experience (research, practice, etc.)
• Ability to teach clinical-focused classes such as Psychopathology, Well-Being and Happiness, and Introduction to Clinical Psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and the undergraduate research capstone.

Description of Job Duties:

• Applied experience (research, practice, etc.)
• Ability to teach clinical-focused classes such as Psychopathology, Well-Being and Happiness, and Introduction to Clinical Psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and the undergraduate research capstone.

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Review of candidates will begin on December 1, 2025.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

• Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Shepherd University is a comprehensive public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students.

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Website: http://www.shepherd.edu/