Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage offers undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs aimed at preparing students: (1) for advanced study in the social and health sciences, and (2) to become members of the behavioral health workforce. The department strives to offer degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of the state of Alaska. With more than 400 students and 15 faculty members, the UAA Psychology Department is Alaska’s largest center for the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Please visit our website at: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology/

The Department seeks candidates dedicated to equity and diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. Anchorage is a thriving, modern city of about 295,000 inhabitants with a rich cultural life. For more information about living in Anchorage, consult http://www.muni.org . We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body.

This is not a remote position. This position will be working at the Anchorage campus.

Please direct questions regarding the position to search committee chair Dr. Gwen Lupfer at gjlupfer@alaska.edu or 907-786-1722.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Evidence of a potential for successful teaching and service activity.
Typical Experience:
Length of time and type of experience required for this position should be appropriate to the rank of tenure track assistant professor. Applicants must have university-level teaching experience.
Required Education or Training:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful applicants must be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA or BCBA-D) and license eligible within the state of Alaska at the time of hire in August 2023.

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary (DOE) and full employee benefits package , with an expected start date in August 2023.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please be prepared to upload the following items: 

• CV, including a list of courses taught and contact information for three professional references

• cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy

• unofficial transcript(s) 

• teaching evaluations

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date. The review process for applications will begin on November 7th, 2022 and will remain open until filled.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:17 Sep 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled