What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology position at UNIV OF SIOUX FALLS?
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
Classification: Faculty | Full-time | Exempt
Department: Social Sciences
Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Posted: March 2025
The University of Sioux Falls invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Psychology to begin the fall of 2026. The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian university offering a positive, collegial work environment. A strong benefits and compensation package is available to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, health and dental insurance, employer HSA contributions, and tuition remission. Salary and academic rank (Assistant or Associate) will be commensurate with education and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Candidates must possess an earned master’s degree in psychology or a related field. An earned or in progress Doctorate is preferred but not required.
The primary responsibility of this faculty member will be to teach undergraduate psychology courses at all levels, both on-ground and online. Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching is required. Courses may include Biological Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, and General Psychology. Expertise in neuroscience or sport psychology is preferred.
The successful candidate must have a passion for teaching, advising, and mentoring students at a Christian Liberal Arts University. This individual will also participate in the life of the university and community. The faculty member will engage in professional scholarship, curriculum assessment, and development. The applicant must pass the required background check prior to appointment.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & THE SIOUX FALLS COMMUNITY
Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls is a Christian, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., with a total headcount of over 1,600 students, including undergraduate and graduate students. USF is inclusive of all denominations, with many represented on campus. Our mission is to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Our motto is Culture for Service. We offer more than undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, available on-ground, hybrid, and online.
The University is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. USF is also accredited by the following: Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Athletic Conference (NSIC).
The University is located in the heart of South Dakota's largest city, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 280,000 residents. Existing at the intersection of Interstate 29 north to south and Interstate 90 east to west, Sioux Falls is a highly rated city for its quality of life, recreational and athletic facilities, and strong business climate in healthcare, education, banking, business, and non-profit organizations. For further information about USF, visit: www.usiouxfalls.edu
APPLICATION
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for the position: applications must be complete to receive full consideration.
- Letter of application
- Resume or vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy that includes the integration of faith and learning
- Personal statement of Christian faith
- Official transcripts of all graduate work (unofficial transcripts accepted for initial interview)
- Three letters of professional recommendation
Please note that the initial interview may be conducted without all recommendations submitted to USF, but the applicant's file must otherwise be complete.
The review of applications will begin immediately as qualified applicants submit and will continue until the search is successful. A selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact USFHR@usiouxfalls.edu.