Job Description
Associate Professor in Psychology (TT) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in
Psychology to begin August 2026. The field of specialty within psychology is open, and the Department is looking for a faculty member whose expertise will both complement and expand those of the current faculty. The ideal candidate will have a record of excellent undergraduate teaching and research mentorship, a strong research program, and substantive experience as department chair or with similar administrative responsibilities. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology.
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025.
The primary responsibilities include: - Teaching four courses per academic year (2-2 semester course load).
- Mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
- Engaging in scholarly activity by publishing in academic and professional journals, presenting at academic and professional conferences, and actively engaging undergraduate and graduate students in their research.
- Serving on departmental, college, and University committees.
- The expectation of serving one or more terms as Chair, post tenure.
The successful candidate will teach courses within general education, including introduction to psychology and the College's first-year seminar program, as well as research methods and upper-division lab courses within their area of expertise. Our faculty are dedicated teachers, mentors, and advisors who develop innovative pedagogies to enhance student learning in addition to engaging actively in scholarship and service. We are excited to welcome new colleagues who are eager to be part of our vibrant academic community and to contribute to the College's growth and development.
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University of the Pacific is a comprehensive university with several professional schools and about 4,800 students on the Stockton campus. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
The Department of Psychology consists of eight full-time faculty who provide coursework in theoretical and research foundations of psychology, with intensive student involvement in research and applied experiences. Psychology is one of the largest majors in the University, with over 200 undergraduate majors and minors.
Minimum Qualifications: - A doctorate in Psychology.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity.
- Three (3) years as an assistant professor or similar position teaching in-person courses at the college level, as the instructor of record.
- Demonstrated commitment to department, unit, and university service, and administrative experience.
- Previous administrative experience which can include chairing a department, program coordination, or other department, college, or university leadership roles.
Preferred Qualifications: - One (1) year of recent experience as a department chair or similar position.
- Mentoring and supervising undergraduate students and undergraduate research assistants.
- Record of scholarship and teaching that demonstrates prospects of independence and persistence.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special Instructions: Required application documents: - Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Program Plan
- Three letters of reference - Please have references send their letters directly to Carolynn Kohn, Department Chair, at [email protected]
Optional application documents:
- Syllabi from current or former in-person courses
- Example assignments, exams, or grading rubrics
- Student course evaluations
- Peer or other observations of teaching
To apply, visit University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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