Assistant/Associate/ Professor, Developmental Psychology

Category: Faculty Subscribe: RSS Job Feed Department: Psychology Locations: Bowling Green, KY Posted: Oct 1, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 999702 Position ID: 193450 Share About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Job Description: The Western Kentucky University Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of developmental psychology beginning August 2026. This position will primarily support the undergraduate major with potential for teaching graduate courses. Area of specialization is open. Responsibilities for the position include: teaching undergraduate (e.g., lifespan development, adolescent psychology) and/or graduate courses in area of interest,conducting scholarly research and publishing,advising undergraduate students,guiding graduate research as well as serving on graduate research committees (e.g., thesis and dissertation committees)serving on program, department, college, and university committees, andother duties as assigned. The Department of Psychology has a B.A. in psychology with a general major, and concentrations in sport and forensic psychology. We also offer a psychology minor and an interdisciplinary minor in clinical and community behavioral health. In addition, the department houses three graduate degrees: a masters program in clinical psychology, an Ed.S. in school psychology, and a Psy.D. in applied psychology. The Department of Psychology is housed in the collaborative College of Education and Behavioral Sciences which also has programs in teacher education, counseling, educational leadership and administration, military sciences, and more. WKU's Department of Psychology is committed to initiatives pertaining to first generation students and promoting inclusive excellence overall, while increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. The WKU Psychology Department is currently advertising other positions. Dual career couples are encouraged to apply. Requirements: All applicants must have an earned doctorate in developmental psychology or a related field by the posted start date. Additional requirements for each rank are below. Assistant Professor: Candidate is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and have an active and productive program of scholarly research. Associate Professor: Candidate must have 6+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession. Full Professor: Candidate must have earned tenure at another institution, have 12+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.