Assistant Professor of Psychology

Key Responsibilities: Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in Psychology (typical courseload per academic year is three courses in the fall term and three courses in the spring term; summer teaching is optional and is based on availability).Mentor undergraduate students in research. Maintain an active research program with a specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology. Provide service to the School, College, and University as well as service to the profession.

Benefits: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a Ph. D. in Psychology or closely related field by start date. A specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology. Ability or potential to teach psychology at the college/university level. Ability or potential to build an independent research program. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience mentoring undergraduate research. Online teaching experience. Grant-writing experience. Experience with curriculum development. Experience developing and/or teaching graduate courses.

Application Process: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that incorporates evidence of teaching effectiveness (2-page limit, attached as other), research statement that describes potential for future research (2-page limit, attached as work or writing sample), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.