About this opportunity
Stubblefield Institute lists this Assistant Professor of Psychology opportunity in shepherdstown, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department Dept of Psychology, Social Work, and Counseling
Job Summary/Basic Function
Shepherd University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position, with an open area of specialization, beginning Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Psychology and a strong background in Psychological Science and a commitment to undergraduate education. Candidates should be able to teach the introductory course, Statistics, Research Methods, and courses in their area of specialization. The typical course load is four classes per semester. The Psychology program at Shepherd is a vibrant major with approximately 125 students and a strong record of preparing graduates for advanced study and professional careers.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have completed a doctoral degree in Psychology or be ABD by the time of employment and demonstrate experience teaching at the college level.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to teach Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and the undergraduate capstone. They will have experience engaging undergraduate students in the classroom and involving them in research activities.
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/01/2026
Close Date
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
List of Professional References
Optional Documents
VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
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Worksite address
shepherdstown, WV, 25443, US
Who can apply
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