Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences en The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences COMPENSATION RANGE: 63,237.00 - 64,392.00 USD per year EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty DEPARTMENT: Psychology TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2026 BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/17/2025.

The School of Psychological Sciences in theCollege of Education and Behavioral Sciences, at the University of NorthernColorado, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences for a Contract Renewable Position.

MinimumQualifications:
Doctorateor ABD in Psychology or a closely related field with experience teaching an introductory-levelpsychology course.

PreferredQualifications:
Demonstrated success teaching introductory psychology(i.e., “Psychology 101”) in a face-to-face format. Experience with onlineteaching is also desirable. In addition, we seek candidates with experienceteaching a wide range of undergraduate classes such as Careers in Psychology,Cognition, Psychology & Culture, and Sensation & Perception and/orMental Health, Theories of Counseling, and Clinical Psychology. We further seekcandidates with experience supervising graduate student instructors/teachingassistants.

PositionDescription:
The School of Psychological Sciences invitesapplicants for a full-time Assistant Professor contract renewable position (oneyear appointment with potential for renewal) starting Fall 2026. The School isinterested in recruiting and hiring highly qualified applicants, including those fromhistorically marginalized groups, to teach our introductory psychology course(Principles of Psychology), supervise graduate student instructors of thiscourse, and teach a wide range of other undergraduate psychology courses. Allcandidates must have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Psychology or a closely relatedfield. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence or the potential forexcellence in undergraduate instruction and mentoring. The workload is 80% teaching (4 classes persemester) and 20% service. This position does not include any workload inscholarship/research. Service includes supervising graduate studentinstructors/teaching assistants, advising undergraduates, and serving oncommittees. Applicants should submit acover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (including strategies thatyou would use in a “Psychology 101” course), teaching evaluations (or other evidenceof effectiveness), and contact information for three professional references.  

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [email protected]. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
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