Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/17/2025.

The School of Psychological Sciences in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, at the University of Northern Colorado, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences for a Contract Renewable Position.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate or ABD in Psychology or a closely related field with experience teaching an introductory-level psychology course.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success teaching introductory psychology (i.e., “Psychology 101”) in a face-to-face format. Experience with online teaching is also desirable. In addition, we seek candidates with experience teaching a wide range of undergraduate classes such as Careers in Psychology, Cognition, Psychology & Culture, and Sensation & Perception and/or Mental Health, Theories of Counseling, and Clinical Psychology. We further seek candidates with experience supervising graduate student instructors/teaching assistants.

Position Description:
The School of Psychological Sciences invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor contract renewable position (one year appointment with potential for renewal) starting Fall 2026. The School is interested in recruiting and hiring highly qualified applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups, to teach our introductory psychology course (Principles of Psychology), supervise graduate student instructors of this course, and teach a wide range of other undergraduate psychology courses. All candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Psychology or a closely related field. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction and mentoring. The workload is 80% teaching (4 classes per semester) and 20% service. This position does not include any workload in scholarship/research. Service includes supervising graduate student instructors/teaching assistants, advising undergraduates, and serving on committees. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (including strategies that you would use in a “Psychology 101” course), teaching evaluations (or other evidence of effectiveness), and contact information for three professional references.  

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
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ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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