Assistant Professor in Psychology
Assistant Professor in Psychology
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Job Description
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in PsychologyAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa is excited to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates whose research has implications for health and who can contribute to graduate training and instruction in one of the three program areas: cognitive counseling or social psychology. Excellent psychology and health research is conducted across disciplinary and methodological boundaries and we encourage applicants whose work while not traditionally classified as health psychology has clear and significant health implications. We welcome scholars from a wide range of research areas who can contribute to the departments focus on health psychology broadly defined.
Responsibilities for this position include conducting research teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology classes advising doctoral students and contributing service to the department university and profession. The start date for the position is August 16 2026.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Psychology (cognitive counseling health social or other relevant psychology discipline) or related field conferred by the start date of the appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
Record of excellence in research/scholarship relevant to health
Record of excellence in research/scholarship relevant to cognitive counseling or social psychology
Record of securing external funding or potential to secure external funding
Record of excellence in teaching and mentoring
Potential to contribute to graduate teaching in cognitive counseling or social psychology
Potential to contribute to graduate teaching in quantitative methods
Department/Program & College Description:
The psychology department at Iowa State University offers thriving Ph.D. programs in social cognitive and counseling psychology (APA accredited) and is home to the second largest number of undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Consistent with the universitys land-grant mission our research builds psychological theory through empirical investigations and applies scientific findings to benefit individuals communities and society. With outstanding doctoral students extensive support for research and grant writing and a research-friendly teaching load Iowa State provides an ideal environment for professional growth and academic success.
Iowa State University is located in Ames Iowa a vibrant community of over 66000 residents located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines. Ames was ranked the #5 Best College Town in America (Best College Reviews 2022) #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live ( 2020) and the healthiest city in the State of Iowa (USA Today 2020). Ames has 38 parks 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails golf courses lakes and an aquatics center for outdoor recreation. Additional information about the city of Ames is available at: Unit/Website: Start Date:August 16 2026 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 4) Statement of Research Interests and Statement of Teaching Interests and/or Philosophy (one document) To ensure full consideration applications should be received by September 25th 2025 but will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions please contact the search committee chair Dr. L. Alison Phillips at .Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Three Letters of Recommendation
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
June 24 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17293
Employment Type
Full-Time
