Assistant Professor

1 week ago

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas System Full time
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Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term
Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:Psychology Department


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Psychological Science invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. UA Little Rock is a doctoral-intensive metropolitan university serving a diverse student body of approximately 10,000 full- and part-time students. The Department of Psychological Science houses one of the largest undergraduate degree programs at UALR with about 600 active majors, state-of-the-art classrooms, and both flexible and fixed laboratory resources (e.g., statistics, developmental, user experience and AI and cognition, financial stress and health laboratories.) Support for faculty and student-engaged research and the pursuit of extramural funding is possible. Please visit for more information about the Department of Psychological Science. Candidates who have already been teaching and have an active research program are encouraged to apply. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Psychology, ABD considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

  • A focus in one of the following: Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Human Experimental Psychology;

  • Experience teaching Psychological Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology;

  • Existing scholarship in area of expertise.

Job Duties:

  • Teaching to include courses in Statistics and Research Methods; 

  • Exhibit a commitment to writing in the discipline;

  • Engage in research and scholarship activities;

  • Supervise student research and internships;

  • Advise students in the major;

  • Participate in service activities in the program, college, university, and the Little Rock community;

  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

  • Experience in online teaching and integrating technology in teaching;

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of learners;

  • Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community;

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position


Recruitment Contact Information:

Elisabeth Sherwin, Chair,


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site   

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:Yes

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