What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Psychology - Clincial, Counseling or Open position at Augustana University?
Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology with expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Health Psychology, or a different speciality that complements the department's needs (e.g., Neuroscience, Multicultural, Forensic, Environmental, or other) to begin Fall 2027. We are especially interested in candidates who are excited to teach undergraduate Research Methods.
A doctoral degree in Psychology or a related area is expected by the position start date.
Teaching:
We seek candidates who are passionate about excellent undergraduate teaching. The teaching load is 3 classes in Fall, 1 class in January term, and 3 classes in Spring.
The successful candidate can expect to teach one or more courses related to their specific area(s) of expertise as well as an undergraduate course in Research Methods.
In addition, candidates applying for this position should be able to teach General Psychology and First Year Seminar or Senior Seminar.
Research:
Augustana faculty have their first January, and subsequently every third January, off from teaching to use the time for professional development.
Augustana offers lab space as well as funding to support faculty research programs and travel to conferences.
AU undergraduate students who are enrolled in General Psychology courses participate in research studies conducted by faculty members. Interested students who have taken Research Methods can then also apply to help conduct research in faculty members’ labs. We work closely with our undergraduate students, serving as academic and career advisors and mentoring students in research. The ideal candidate will value serving as a mentor for undergraduate students and will have an active and productive research program that can engage students.
About the Department:
The Psychology Department at Augustana University is a very collegial and supportive team of typically six full-time faculty members whose expertise spans counseling, educational, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology and neuroscience. Psychology is popular among AU students as a major and as a minor. Students majoring in Psychology have the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in counseling/clinical psychology, which incorporates a hands-on practicum experience at one of many locations in Sioux Falls, or with an emphasis in research, which includes a semester doing directed research in a faculty member’s lab and may include completing a culminating independent honors project. The Psychology Department faculty strongly value the liberal arts and value interdisciplinary connections in teaching and research. We contribute courses to interdisciplinary programs including the Neuroscience major/minor; as well as minors in Children & Youth; Aging Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; and Genetic Counseling.
Location: Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (check out https://siouxfalls.com/) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways and bike paths, excellent public schools, medical/health care systems, and a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, a sculpture walk, and award winning restaurants. Our metro area (population about 290,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials electronically to our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.
- Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and fit for the position as described above
- Curriculum Vita
- Teaching Philosophy Statement (sample course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness are welcome if available)
- Research Statement that describes anticipated research activities for the next 3 years and addresses how you plan to involve undergraduate students in research
- Graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references
The hiring committee will contact references of those candidates who are progressing to the next stage of consideration. At that point, reference letters will need to be sent to humanresources@augie.edu.
Contact Search Chair Ben Jeppsen (benjamin.jeppsen@augie.edu ) with questions.
Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.