Assistant Professor of Psychology

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a qualified social psychologist to fill a beginning-level, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology position with primary teaching responsibility at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position featuring a competitive salary, DOE, and full employee benefits package, with an expected start date in August 2026. Opportunities for summer teaching are available.

The Department of Psychology offers BA/BS, MS in Clinical Psychology (Clinical & Applied Behavior Analysis Tracks), MS in School Psychology – Specialist, and an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology, as well as a graduate certificate in Children’s Mental Health. With more than 400 students and 19 faculty members, UAA Psychology is Alaska’s largest center for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming, diverse academic community that provides a world‑class, Alaska‑rooted education. It prepares students through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes both online and on‑campus.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintain knowledge of contemporary curricular content for social psychology.
• Build relationships with community and campus partners.
• Establish an independent research program that builds on and adds to existing community partnerships.
• Pursue and secure external funding.
• Mentor students in research.

• Doctoral degree in Social Psychology or a related field.

• Documented record of research and publication or demonstrated potential for research and publication.
• Documented college‑level teaching experience both online and in the classroom and mentoring students in research or demonstrated potential.

Location:

University of Alaska Anchorage campus, Anchorage, AK.

Compensation:
Full‑time, 9‑month base, salary competitive with experience; benefits include retirement options, faculty office space, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and families, and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Application review begins 09/29/2025 and continues on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified; search and selection procedures will close when a sufficient and viable number of candidates has been identified.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae/resume, including list of courses taught.
• Statement of teaching and mentorship methods, including philosophy, accomplishments, and future teaching/mentorship goals.
• Contract information for three (3) professional references.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Gwen Lupfer, Search Committee Chair at gjlupfer.

The position is represented by United Academics‑AAUP/AFT (UNAC). /

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