Psychology, Bio/Neuro - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Psychology, Bio/Neuro - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
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Psychology Bio/Neuro Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
College/Department Overview:
The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100 full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in seven departments. The college offers 21 undergraduate majors and 29 graduate majors. All teacher education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The College has an enrollment of nearly 3500 students about one-fourth of whom are graduate students. For further information see our website at Department of Psychology resides within the College of Education and Professional Studies and has one undergraduate major five masters programs and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. Accreditations include those from the masters in psychology and counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and a verified course sequence by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
Position Overview:
Teaches advises and mentors students evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department college and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching service and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College.
This is a full-time tenure-track position and will start January 2026. Review of applications will begin September 1 2025.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate (masters level) Neuroscience/Biological/Physiological Psychology courses and other service courses such as General Psychology Research Design and Statistics as needed. Instruction in courses may require a variety of formats (face-to-face hybrid and online) and teaching day and evening courses on rotation. Additional responsibilities include involving students in research supervising masters thesis projects serving on committees and advisement.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
NOTE: ABDs (all-but-dissertation) may apply but if the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment the position rank will change to Tenure Track-Instructor.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Teaching experience in higher education and a sustainable research program. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Training and research in neuroscience health psychology experimental psychology forensic psychology learning and behavior or cognitive psychology. Other areas may include social developmental and applied psychology. Ability to mentor or advise student thesis research in topic areas.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
