Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
Psychology and Counseling

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing:

• A cover letter addressing teaching interests, professional experience, and strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities cited above,
• A current curriculum vitae,
• At least three original letters of recommendation,
• Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching preparedness (including copies of recent teaching evaluations, if applicable),
• A research statement highlighting recent accomplishments and projecting a research agenda for the next 5 years
• Copies of all academic transcripts

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology and Counseling at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for one Assistant Professor of Psychology position to start Fall 2026. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment in the Department of Psychology and Counseling within the College of Education and Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler. The new Assistant Professor will teach courses and supervise research in our Undergraduate Psychology program and contribute to our master's and doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.

Screening of applicants will begin in early April and continue until the position is filled. We would like this new faculty member to join our faculty September 1, 2026.

Essential Functions

Candidates should be prepared to teach courses at the Undergraduate and master's level in the areas of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, introduction to psychology, and other courses related to the candidate's area of expertise. The assistant professor must also maintain an active research agenda, preferably incorporating undergraduate-level students. They will also be expected to work collaboratively with department and college colleagues on service endeavors. The Department of Psychology and Counseling welcomes applicants who bring a range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to our program, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Our program represents different specializations, including Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Quantitative Methods, and Social Psychology. Candidates will mentor undergraduate students in research and will be expected to assist with committees for graduate students in their thesis or dissertation work. They will also be expected to pursue external funding opportunities and must meet UT Tyler requirements for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Psychology.
• Candidates should also provide evidence of strong research and interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with an earned PhD in the areas of cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or behavioral neuroscience, candidates with a record of research and scholarship, including external funding, and both undergraduate and graduate teaching experience.

Other Information

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About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautifulTylercampus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites atThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tylerand inPalestine,Longview,andHouston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

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Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

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EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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