Assistant Professor of Psychology – Behavioral/Mental Health - College of Liberal Arts, University of Alaska Fairbanks

This position entails the typical tripartite responsibilities of teaching, research and service. Teaching in our program involves both traditional in-person courses as well as highly interactive online courses. Faculty in our department teach across several disciplines within psychology and need multicultural proficiency. For this position, we are looking for someone with expertise in statistics and research methods, as well as a background in behavioral or mental health psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, or related). We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest in working with diverse populations, such as Indigenous peoples.

The UAF Psychology Department is a dynamic group of faculty with a commitment to multicultural perspectives which places a high priority on creating an environment supportive of the promotion of ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Our undergraduate program is one of the largest at UAF, a small research university. Our program offers a growing online undergraduate degree program. Our department's mission is centered on health and well-being, with a particular focus on culture (especially Indigenous cultures) and rural populations. Psychology majors enjoy opportunities for participation in undergraduate research as well as community-based learning experiences.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applicants for a tripartite (teaching/research/service) tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We have a particular need for candidates with experience in teaching both in-class and online courses with multicultural proficiency and an ability to teach across multiple areas of psychology. Expertise in statistics, research methods, and behavioral or mental health psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, or related) required. The successful applicant will begin in August 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful applicant must hold a Doctoral degree in Psychology at the time of appointment (ABD minimum at the time of application submission). They must have experience teaching undergraduate Psychology courses as the instructor of record, developing and teaching interactive online courses and face-to-face courses across multiple areas of Psychology. They must have experience mentoring undergraduate students and using instructional technologies in instruction. They must have an interest and/or experience in working with diverse populations and expertise in statistics, research methods, and behavioral or mental health psychology (i.e., clinical, counseling, or related).

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV (including history of courses taught)
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Research Statement
• One sample syllabus as instructor of record for a face-to-face course
• One sample syllabus as instructor of record for an online course
• Names of three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse at [email protected] or 907-474-1134.

Advertised:19 Oct 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled