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Assistant Teaching Professor
- 511204
- Main Campus - Starkville, MS
- Mississippi - Main Campus
- 038600 - Psychology
- Faculty
- Regular Full-Time 9-month
- Opening on: Sep 29 2026
Position Function:
The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor starting in August 2027. A doctorate in Psychology or related science discipline is required.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Psychology is within the College of Arts & Sciences. It houses 25 full-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduates, and about 45 doctoral students in our Cognitive Science and Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs.
Area of Specialization:
Psychology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2027
Tenure Track Status:
Non-Tenure
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology with a focus on our undergraduate Distance Education program. Candidates should have a high commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate, and potentially graduate, level. The successful candidate will also have service involvement in the Department of Psychology including coordinating aspects of our Distance program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Record of effective teaching at the college or university level
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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