Assistant Professor, Psychology

Black Hills State University invites applications for a full-time (nine-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning August 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants whose teaching and research interests complement our undergraduate clinical curriculum. The successful candidate will teach courses in personality, abnormal psychology, and additional courses based on departmental need, with opportunities to develop new courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. The Psychology Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research and seeks applicants whose professional goals include ongoing scholarly activity that complements their teaching and provides meaningful opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach 12 credit hours per semester
• Engage in ongoing scholarly activity that incorporates undergraduate researchers.
• Serve as a mentor to undergraduate students.
• Provide service to the college, university, and professional community.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned doctorate in Psychology
• Applicants who are ABD will be considered if all requirements for the terminal degree will be completed prior to August 14, 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience contributing to undergraduate psychology instruction in face-to-face and/or online formats
• Evidence of scholarly activity involving undergraduate students.

COMMENTS:
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

BENEFITS: Black Hills State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

TO APPLY: Applications must be made at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of March 20th, 2026. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605-642-6549. Questions specific to the position may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Nate Deichert, at [email protected].

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or [email protected]. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

First review date is March 20, 2026.