Position Title Assistant Professor of Psychology (Experimental Psychology) - 2 positions to be filled
Requisition 202500038F
Rank Assistant Professor
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track
College College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Dept of Psychology and Philosophy
Open Date 03/27/2025
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42884
Contact Name Dr. Jeffrey Anastasi
Title
Professor of Psychology
Search Committee Chair
SHSU Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone
Contact Email jsa001@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the JobThe Department of Psychology & Philosophy at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applicants for two Assistant Professor positions in Experimental Psychology to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual 9-month, tenure-track appointment. Summer teaching contracts may be available depending on department needs.
The person filling this position will serve as a core faculty member of the SHSU Experimental Psychology Masters program and will be responsible for the following: Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Psychology & Philosophy. Conducting research in the candidate’s area of expertise with the potential for extramural support. Advising and supervising undergraduate and graduate student research, with the potential of chairing theses and dissertations. Administrative support to the MA Experimental Psychology program and its initiatives. Providing service to the Department, College, and/or University as needed
Educational Requirements for the Position
Doctoral degree in psychology with a focus on an experimental area of psychology (i.e., physiological, quantitative methods, social, cognitive, developmental, or learning).
Experience Required for the Position
Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in selected areas of Experimental Psychology. Ability to establish a productive program of research that would include working with undergraduate and/or graduate students. Ability to contribute to program administration
Other Requirements for the Position
The position is open to any area of experimental psychology. The department is especially in need of faculty members with expertise in physiological psychology, social psychology, and/or statistics/quantitative methods.
Special Instructions Summary
The application will require the following materials:
Letter of interest describing candidate’s alignment with the duties outlined above. Please specifically describe any training or expertise in any preferred area listed above, if applicable.
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching that describes teaching interests, teaching experience, and general teaching philosophy
Full curriculum vita
Two representative publications
Three letters of recommendation.
Note. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from your dissertation director confirming that your dissertation will be successfully defended, and all PhD requirements will be met by August 25, 2025
Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring).
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Open Until Filled Yes
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