Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide three references that can supply a letter of reference for you if requested. Please provide a cover letter, c.v., teaching philosophy, research statement and unofficial transcripts. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2025.

Posting Number: F0242025

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

Department Org: 347000 - Psychology & Counseling

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work‑life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenure track and a nine‑month appointment.

• Serve as a core member of the undergraduate faculty with some teaching in the graduate programs.
• Teach courses in line with program and department needs.
• Conduct an active program of research and scholarship with a clearly articulated agenda that supports the involvement of students as research assistants.
• Mentor students through academic advising and research.
• Serve the department, university, and community in ways that promote psychology.

Areas of scholarship and expertise are open, with some preference in the areas of health psychology, sport psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. We are eager to support applicants who bring diversity to the department and university.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to compile statistics into reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
• Demonstrate follow‑up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.

The formal education of a doctorate is required.

Active research program.

None specified.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full‑time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in…