Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF), one of the 13 prestigious Universities of Wisconsin, is located in scenic western Wisconsin, within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. UWRF serves approximately 5,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who pursue degrees in over 70 programs offered through the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education, Business and Allied Health.

The university provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms and laboratories, student-centered academic advising and a broad range of engaging co-curricular activities. UWRF is known for exceptional learning experiences, including undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activity, internships and study abroad opportunities.

The campus also offers easily accessible year-round arts, cultural and recreational opportunities for the university and greater community. Consistently recognized as one of the Midwest’s best regional universities, a Best Value university and one of America’s Greenest Schools, UW-River Falls helps students develop the skills for lifelong success.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Principal responsibilities will include teaching Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics.

Candidates are expected to develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students. UW-River Falls recently opened our new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) that houses Psychological Sciences as well as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Departmental facilities include dedicated spaces and state-of-the-art equipment for behavioral research.

Candidates are also expected to mentor and advise students and provide service to the department, college, and university.

The position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position, with a teaching load of twelve credits per semester. The appointment begins August 2026. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively teach two to three sections of Abnormal Psychology per academic year
• Effectively teach one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
• Develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students
• Serve as a faculty mentor and academic advisor to undergraduate students
• Contribute through service to the department, college, and university

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD, EdD, or PsyD) or a closely related field at the time of appointment
• Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach courses in Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
• Demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and pedagogical development
• Experience with and/or preparation for developing and maintaining a research program involving undergraduate students

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach other courses that support or extend our departmental curriculum

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• A statement, not to exceed five pages in length, describing:
  (1) Your teaching interests, experience, and philosophy, including any evidence of successful teaching and teaching development at the college level.
  (2) Your research and scholarly activity, including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official copies of transcripts will be required if hired).
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Questions should be directed to:

Travis Tubre
Search Chair
travis.tubre@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before February 6, 2026.