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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.
