Job Details
Faculty - Assistant Professor - Psychology
Faculty - Assistant Professor - Psychology
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605085
Closing: 11/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
The Psychology and Counseling Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Psychology to begin in Fall 2026. We are seeking colleagues whose teaching and scholarship will enrich one of the following areas:
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
specialties that complement our existing strengths). UVU is a large regional public university serving more than 40,000 students. Our
department's mission is grounded in excellent undergraduate teaching, student engagement, and applied, collaborative scholarship. Faculty in our program work closely with motivated students - many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - to help them connect psychological science with real-world challenges.
Workload and Evaluation
Faculty workload expectations are 80% teaching, 10% scholarship, and 10% service. A standard teaching load is four courses per semester (4-4) with optional summer teaching. Research expectations are consistent with UVU's mission as a teaching- focused institution, emphasizing quality, mentorship, and professional standards rather than volume.
About Utah Valley University
Located in Orem, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah Valley University is a dynamic, comprehensive public university dedicated to accessible, high-quality education. UVU's distinctive dual-mission model combines the rigor of a teaching university with the inclusive access of a community college. Faculty and students alike value collaboration, creativity, and practical impact - hallmarks of UVU's ethos, "A Place for You." Our department enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors in psychology, and features an energetic, collegial faculty who actively involve students in research and applied learning. UVU's campus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, offering easy access to worldclass skiing, hiking, biking, and national parks such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. UVU is also near Utah's emerging cluster of tech companies and start-ups, the Silicon Slopes, which include notable companies such as Adobe, Cisco, Facebook, and more. The surrounding region provides an excellent environment for professional and personal life.
Benefits
- 14.2 % Retirement Contribution
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
- Health Savings Account contributions
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (including eight free therapy sessions per qualifying event)
Summary of Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise, along with courses such as psychology as a science and profession (including scientific writing), research methods, or statistics as appropriate to departmental needs.
- Maintain an active program of scholarship suitable for a teaching-focused institution, with results disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, professional conferences, or equivalent professional outlets.
- Mentor undergraduates in research projects, especially community-engaged or applied projects.
- Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
- Pursue ongoing growth as an educator through reflection, feedback, and professional development. Faculty are encouraged to engage with UVU's Office of Teaching and Learning.
- Maintain a regular on-campus presence. UVU does not permit ongoing remote work from outside the state.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution, completed by the start date of the appointment.
- Expertise in social psychology, cognitive psychology, or other fields in psychology.
- Demonstrated ability or clear potential to effectively teach specific courses from within the candidate's area of expertise and other courses according to current departmental needs.
- Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching
university. - Demonstrates respect for students and colleagues inside and outside of classroom
- Uphold ethical standards in teaching
- Must relocate to Utah if hired
- Teaching that is informed by pedagogical theory or professional development
- Ability to teach in multiple modalities, teach at an open enrollment institution
- Ability to teach key skills in psychology
- Teaching that is committed to student success and engagement
- Willingness to refine teaching
- Service experience
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
- Cover letter specifying the area (social, cognitive, or open) and describing how your background aligns with the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Teaching statement.
- Research statement.
- Teaching evaluations from the past three years (if available).
References will be requested later in the search process
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5117225/faculty-assistant-professor-psychology
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