Career Opportunities

Job Description or Duties:   The University of Nebraska at Kearney Psychology Department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor (open area).

Teach health psychology and contribute to the core courses in psychology including those related to research methodology. Offer course work in support of the university’s Rural Health Initiative. Develop courses in your area of interest that complement the psychology program. Establish an active research program and provide departmental and institutional service on committees. The expected teaching load is 9 hours per semester for research-active faculty.

Required Qualifications:   Ph.D. in Psychology completed at the time of appointment; evidence of ability to effectively teach undergraduate students; and evidence of ability to establish an independent research program that involves undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

College/University teaching experience; evidence of a productive research program in their area of expertise; ability to seek external funding; experience teaching online; and evidence of ability to contribute to department service. Ideal candidates will have a research program in an area complementing the health sciences (e.g., Health Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development, Biopsychology, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY: Application review begins March 14, 2025. For more information and to apply visit https://unk.peopleadmin.com. For more information about the position contact: Dr. Megan Strain, strainml@unk.edu . For more information about the online application process contact: 308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive.  The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA/CREF and Fidelity.

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