Assistant Professor in Psychological Science (Open Area)

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Psychological Science (Open Area)

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Position Type:

Regular

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About the Role:

The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology beginning August 2027. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level, engaging undergraduates in research, and applying rigorous scientific principles to the study of psychology. Area of specialization is open.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in clinical/counseling psychology, lifespan development, industrial/organizational psychology, or human factors. The department offers a collegial work environment that values both teaching and scholarship. Departmental scholarly interests span clinical, developmental, health, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology, along with neuroscience and psychopharmacology.

More information about the department can be found on our website https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/departments/psychology/about.html.

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The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology beginning August 2027. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level, engaging undergraduates in research, and applying rigorous scientific principles to the study of psychology. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in clinical/counseling psychology, lifespan development, industrial/organizational psychology, or human factors. The department offers a collegial work environment that values both teaching and scholarship. Departmental scholarly interests span clinical, developmental, health, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology, along with neuroscience and psychopharmacology. More information about the department can be found on our website https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/departments/psychology/about.html.

 

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 15,000 students supported by more than 2,000 faculty and staff. Located on a vibrant suburban campus in Highland Heights—just seven miles southeast of downtown Cincinnati—we deliver innovative, learner‑centered education and conduct impactful scholarship that prepares students for rewarding careers while strengthening the region’s social and economic vitality. 

NKU’s vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. 

Our strategic framework emphasizes (1) expanding and enhancing student access, success, and career readiness, (2) creating a supportive and sustainable work environment to attract and retain talent, and (3) advancing economic, social, and civic vitality in our community and region. The University provides equal opportunities in educational services and employment according to the law.

 

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate in-person classes, as well as courses offered for our online BA program. In-person and online courses will include Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Lab, and courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. 

The successful candidate will also maintain an active, peer-reviewed research agenda consistent with the department’s emphasis on scientific rigor.

 

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in psychology from a regionally or nationally accredited university by August 1, 2027, is required.

 

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement including a plan for incorporating undergraduate students, up to three reprints/preprints, and names and email addresses of three references. Candidates with teaching experience should also submit evidence of teaching proficiency (e.g., teaching evaluations, example syllabi, etc.). The cover letter and teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how the candidate will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how the candidate will contribute to student success and belonging. 

Application materials should be submitted electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu/. Once an application has been processed, a secure link will be sent to the three reference providers so that letters of recommendation can be uploaded to the same website.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kim Breitenbecher (breitenbeche@nku.edu, 859-572-5519).

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