Instructional Assistant Professor

Department:

The Department of Psychology

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month appointment at the Instructional Assistant Professor rank with a start date of August 20, 2026. This is a non-tenure track position. The standard teaching load is four courses each fall and spring semester.
The candidate filling this position will be asked to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses including but not limited to: Introduction to Psychology, Brain and Behavior, Drugs and Behavior, Physiological Psychology, and other courses in the faculty member’s specialty. Course assignments will be made by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Department Chair in consultation with the faculty member.
The standard teaching load is four courses each fall and spring semester.
About Our Programs
The Psychology Department consists of 28 full-time faculty members and over 60 graduate students. Graduate programs include the APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training, with a particular focus on evidence-based approaches. The Experimental Psychology training program focuses on cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Faculty both within and across programs frequently collaborate on research.

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete a PhD in Psychology or a related field (including, but not limited to cognitive neuroscience or behavioral neuroscience grounded in psychological science). Applicants who will be ABD at the time of appointment will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses, especially in the courses listed above.  

Application Procedures 
All applications must be submitted online at http://careers.olemiss.edu/ and should include:
a) a cover letter that addresses how your approach to teaching and expertise fits with the position and our department
b) curriculum vitae,
c) the names and contact information for three references,
and d) one short statement (not to exceed two pages) describing your teaching philosophy.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Todd Smitherman at [email protected]

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Job Responsibilities:

Education Qualifications:

PhD (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.