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University of Illinois at Springfield lists this Assistant Professor, Psychology opportunity in springfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor, Psychology
The University of Illinois Springfield Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. specialization in Social/Experimental Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the start date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching online and on-campus courses is preferred. Teaching responsibilities would include undergraduate courses such as Social Psychology, Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, and courses in the candidate's specialty area. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
This is a full-time on-campus tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Teaching : Undergraduate courses such as Social Psychology, Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, and courses in the candidate's specialty area in online and on-campus formats
Scholarship : UIS tenure-track faculty are expected to have an active scholarship/research program and mentor undergraduate students in research.
Service : UIS tenure-track faculty are expected to be engaged in internal (e.g., department, college, university) and external service activities
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. specialization in Social/Experimental Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching online and on-campus courses. Experience teaching undergraduate courses such as Social Psychology, Research Methods, and Principles of Psychology in online and on-campus formats. Demonstrated potential for research and mentoring undergraduate students in the research process. Department, college, and/or university service experience.
Application deadline: 9/30/2026
Nine-month salary: $62,500
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage of the application process; official transcripts will be required prior to hire), statement of teaching philosophy (1 page maximum), and description of research program (1 page maximum). Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.
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springfield, IL, 62777, US
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