{"id":5777,"date":"2026-10-14T14:12:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/human-resources\/?p=5777"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:12:03","slug":"assistant-professor-of-psychology-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/10\/14\/assistant-professor-of-psychology-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Professor of Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Psychology at Southern Arkansas University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Southern Arkansas University is a public comprehensive regional university located in the city of Magnolia, located in southwest Arkansas. SAU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saumag.edu\">www.saumag.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Duties: Prepare and teach undergraduate courses including General Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, advanced level courses in one\u2019s specialization area; Course assignments may be offered in person, online, or in hybrid fashion; advise students; serve on university and other committees; engage in scholarly activities in the area of expertise; promoting collaborate educational activities with students and colleagues, and perform other duties as assigned. This is NOT a remote position. Internal research grants are readily available for faculty and students. Summer teaching may be available.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications: PhD status in Psychology at time of application (ABD candidates may apply); must demonstrate teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties and an interest in curriculum development; expertise in instructional technology, beyond basic LMS use (e.g., online course design, AI tools, and other innovative technologies to boost engagement\/learning) is desirable; working knowledge of instructional technology and Learning Management Systems (SAU uses BlackBoard); training in a subfield of psychology (e.g., cognitive, experimental, biopsychology, etc.), interest in and experience with curriculum and program development. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of all coursework, and names of contact information for three (3) references to <a href=\"mailto:HR@saumag.edu\">HR@saumag.edu<\/a> or the Office of Human Resources, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Review of applications will begin <strong>November 1, 2026<\/strong> and will continue until the position is filled. EEO. Non-listed references may be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Psychology at Southern Arkansas University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 2027. Southern Arkansas University is a public comprehensive regional university located in the city of Magnolia, located in southwest Arkansas. SAU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information is available at www.saumag.edu. 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