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Institution Northern State University
Working Title Assistant Professor of Psychology
Posting Number F01703P
Department NSU-Psychology & Counselor Ed
Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen
Posting TextNorthern State University and the Department of Psychology and Counselor Education invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Psychology.Responsibilities include teaching both face-to-face and online undergraduate and, possibly, graduate courses in a learner-centered environment.Responsibilities will also include scholarly activity, and service within the department, school, university, and discipline.Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate in Psychology or closely related field; however, applicants who complete their degree before the date of appointment will be considered. Candidates should have the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses across core areas of the psychology curriculum using a variety of innovative and engaging instructional strategies. Topics include developmental, cognitive, biological, and social psychology as well as testing and measurement, statistics, and research methodologies.
Posting Date 08/11/2025
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Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 09/22/2025
Advertised Salary Depends on level of Education
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100%
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
Work HoursVaries
Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsSetting: Northern State University (NSU) is a premier regional institution known for its exceptional instruction, strong community engagement, and outstanding co-curricular opportunities. Consistently ranked among the top public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, NSU offers a high-quality academic experience. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized accreditations from organizations such as CAEP and CACREP.Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant city of approximately 30,000, NSU benefits from its role as a regional hub for culture, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare. The university maintains a strong and positive relationship with the city and surrounding region. Over the past decade, NSU has experienced significant growth, with more than $100 million invested in campus improvements. Recent projects include major renovations to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, three new residence halls, the Jewett Regional Science Education Center, and a state-of-the-art regional Sports Complex featuring athletic and recreational fields.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementNorthern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
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