Assistant Professor - Psychology in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Arkansas State University

Position #: F00044

Department: College of Performing Arts & Social Sciences - HSU

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: $52,000-$55,000

Type of Employment: Faculty

Location: Henderson State University
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Position Summary:

The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences at Henderson State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will teach across the psychology curriculum, engage in scholarly and professional activities, and participate in service at the department, college, university, and community levels.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate psychology courses including general psychology, tests and measurements, and other topics depending on expertise.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track faculty role.
• Advise and mentor students in both academic and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and service at multiple levels.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Other:

Henderson State University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Ideal candidates also have experience with both online and face-to-face instruction. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

The College:

The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences fosters a creative and collaborative environment where students, professionals, and community partners engage in active learning. Committed to self-expression, originality, and public service, we encourage practices that support broad engagement and varied perspectives. Our college prepares students to become leaders and dynamic contributors in their fields and communities.

The University:

Henderson State University is in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, a charming, family-centered community of 11,000 residents situated one hour south of Little Rock, Arkansas on Interstate 30. Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the community is home to two universities, a strong public school system, a thriving medical community, two recreational rivers, and the iconic Lake DeGray. It is approximately 30 miles from historic Hot Springs National Park, one of the great American treasures. Please visit www.hsu.edu, www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or www.arkadelphiaschools.org for more information about Henderson State University and our community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD (ABD considered).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Doctorate in psychology.
• College-level teaching experience.

Application:

Must include: (1) a cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests/achievements; (5) names and contact information for three references; (6) copies of transcripts. Submit all items, in the order stated, as a single PDF file.

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