Assistant Professor Psychology

The University of Mobile College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a full-time/tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin August 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Psychology based on the needs of the department and will contribute to the ongoing success of UM’s Integrated 5-Year BS in Psychology to MA in Marriage and Family Counseling program.

Responsibilities aside from teaching include academic advising, program coordination, curriculum assessment and review, oversight of experiential student learning opportunities, and participation in recruiting events. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required as is experience using a learning management system. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a positive rapport with students and to maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention.

This position will be a full-time, 9-month appointment. The university academic curriculum is based on a four-day week. Some programmatic activities require evenings and Friday coverage.

Qualifications:

Preferred: Earned Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology

Required: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology

Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience

TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Matthew Downs, mdowns@umobile.edu.

Application Materials:

• Letter of interest
• Completed UM Faculty application form: https://umobile.edu/employment/
• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages)
• Curriculum vita
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts sent to facultytranscripts@umobile.edu

Questions about the role may be submitted to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Matthew Downs at mdowns@umobile.edu.

The University of Mobile is a Southern Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of a Christian university and the integration of faith and discipline. More information may be found on the University website at www.umobile.edu.