in social psychology (3) evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, (4) an ability to contribute to the department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminar courses in the person’s area(s) of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with (1) demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding, (2) an ability to complement existing departmental strengths, and (3) evidence of preparation for teaching courses needed by the department. This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department: The Department of Psychological Science houses a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students), as well as two Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. The department has over 30 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise in psychological science, four full-time administrative staff, 50 doctoral students (PhD), and several postdoctoral fellows. The PSYC department is housed within Memorial Hall at the University of Arkansas. Memorial Hall contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic that serves as the primary training site for the Department's fully accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $300K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants, faculty research, summer pay for grant preparation, and other research-related expenses. The Department of Psychological Science has affiliations with the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R), which houses a Siemens Magnetom Cima.X 3T MRI scanner that can be used for brain imaging.

About the University of Arkansas

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
• 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
• 20% Academic Service Activities

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in psychology from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment An active program of research in social psychology Evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals A demonstrated ability to contribute to the department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminar courses in the person’s area(s) of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding Evidence of preparation to teach courses needed by the department Evidence of research and teaching that will complement existing departmental strengths Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Scott Eidelman, Associate Professor, eidelman@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by October 12, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Scott Eidelman, at eidelman@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title) willing to provide letters of recommendation
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy/Interests
• Up to three reprints or preprints of scholarly work

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

in social psychology (3) evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, (4) an ability to contribute to the department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminar courses in the person’s area(s) of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with (1) demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding, (2) an ability to complement existing departmental strengths, and (3) evidence of preparation for teaching courses needed by the department. This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department: The Department of Psychological Science houses a large undergraduate program (over 1,500 students), as well as two Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology. The department has over 30 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise in psychological science, four full-time administrative staff, 50 doctoral students (PhD), and several postdoctoral fellows. The PSYC department is housed within Memorial Hall at the University of Arkansas. Memorial Hall contains four floors of faculty offices, laboratory space, classrooms, and a Psychological Clinic that serves as the primary training site for the Department's fully accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Program. The Department is also home to a major private endowment that generates over $300K/year to support its research mission. This endowment funds graduate research assistants, faculty research, summer pay for grant preparation, and other research-related expenses. The Department of Psychological Science has affiliations with the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R), which houses a Siemens Magnetom Cima.X 3T MRI scanner that can be used for brain imaging.

About the University of Arkansas

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
• 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
• 20% Academic Service Activities

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in psychology from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment An active program of research in social psychology Evidence of scholarly productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals A demonstrated ability to contribute to the department’s teaching mission in both graduate training and undergraduate instruction in psychological science, including seminar courses in the person’s area(s) of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding Evidence of preparation to teach courses needed by the department Evidence of research and teaching that will complement existing departmental strengths Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Scott Eidelman, Associate Professor, eidelman@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by October 12, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Scott Eidelman, at eidelman@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title) willing to provide letters of recommendation
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy/Interests
• Up to three reprints or preprints of scholarly work

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.