Posted: Oct 27, 2026
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Assistant Professor of Psychology

Delta State University - Cleveland, MS
Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Faculty, Public 4-yr Institutions
We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic colleague to join our growing psychology program in a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who wants to build a career at a teaching-focused university while maintaining an active scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and helping a small program think ambitiously about what comes next.
Our size is one of our strengths. Faculty have the opportunity to know their students, develop new courses and experiences, contribute ideas that can actually become reality, and have a visible impact on the direction of the program. We are especially interested in candidates who are excited by the possibility of helping us grow – whether through innovative teaching, undergraduate research, new programs or partnerships, creative uses of technology, community engagement, or ideas we have not yet considered.
Primary responsibilities include:
    1. Teaching undergraduate psychology courses and graduate courses in educational psychology using effective, engaging, and evidence-based teaching practices.
    2. Developing and maintaining a focused program of scholarship leading to professional presentations, publications, and, when appropriate, external funding.
    3. Mentoring students and involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, scholarship, and other high-impact learning experiences.
    4. Advising undergraduate psychology majors and helping students identify academic, professional, and graduate-school pathways.
    5. Contributing to the continued development and growth of the psychology program, including curriculum development and other initiatives aligned with the candidate’s interests and expertise.
    6. Participating in service to the program, school, university, profession, and broader community.

 

We are primarily a teaching institution, and excellent teaching and student mentorship are central to our mission. At the same time, we value scholarship and recognize that strong teachers remain engaged with the development of their disciplines. Faculty are encouraged to pursue meaningful scholarly agendas, collaborate with colleagues and students, and develop a professional identity that integrates teaching, research, and service.
 
Candidates should hold an earned doctoral degree in psychology. Candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the doctorate may also be considered.
Area of specialization is open. Rather than seeking a narrowly defined specialty, we are interested in candidates who can contribute broadly to undergraduate psychology education.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
    • A commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching.
    • The ability and willingness to teach courses across the psychology curriculum.
    • Evidence of, or clear potential for, an active and sustainable program of scholarship.
    • Interest in mentoring students and involving them in research or other scholarly activities.
    • Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a small academic program.
    • Interest in contributing ideas to the continued growth and development of the psychology program.

 

We especially welcome applicants who enjoy experimenting with new approaches to teaching, research, student engagement, technology, community partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, or program development.