"Assistant Professor Psychology"

Job Details

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Position Title: Assistant Professor Psychology

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for two (2) academic year (9-month) tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of August 2026. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in developmental, clinical, and/or counseling psychology. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.

Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a faculty member in CASSH, you will join colleagues embracing the teacher-scholar model and sharing a deep commitment to student success. Our faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected, with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society.

The review of applications starts on Monday, January 5, 2026. Applications received on or before January 5th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Psychology

Compensation: $63,000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Psychology or related field. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate courses in developmental, abnormal, or cross-cultural psychology.
• Relevant experience and/or evidence of ability to contribute to the department’s child and youth care and/or neuroscience minors through teaching and/or community collaboration.
• A demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, establishing and sustaining a research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Evidence of ability to involve undergraduate students in a research program and mentor undergraduate students in independent research.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)

CV

3-5 references with contact information

Note: Additional application materials may be requested by the search chair at a later date.

Contact Information:

Grace Deason gdeason@uwlax.edu