Assistant Professor of Psychology - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is seeking to hire a full-time 9-month, Assistant Professor of Psychology (tenure-track). WVU Tech is a four-year regional campus within the WVU system located in Beckley, WV. WVU Tech has a student body of roughly 1000 full-time students, and the location in Beckley puts the university at the southern end of the newly minted New River Gorge National Park.

Though WVU Tech is a small, STEM-focused school, the undergraduate Psychology program is one of the largest majors with between 60 and 80 students. The program also features a rodent laboratory and several observation rooms maintained by the faculty for undergraduate teaching and faculty research. Additional information about the program and facilities can be found at: https://www.wvutech.edu/academics/sas/psychology

A potential applicant's area of specialization is open. In addition to upper-level courses in their area of expertise, the successful applicant will teach Introduction to Psychology and Research Methodology and Analysis classes. Responsibilities include teaching a minimum of 12 credit or contact hours (e.g., typically four courses per semester); establishing and maintaining an active research program suitable for a teaching-heavy position; engaging undergraduate students in research; contributing to the assessment of the psychology major and student learning outcomes; advising and mentoring undergraduate psychology majors; and engaging in campus initiatives to increase retention and enrollment; as well as being active in service to the department and engaging in service to the campus as a whole.

Salary will be commensurate with applicant experience and internal parity. In-semester overload and summer teaching opportunities may be available.

The expected start date for this position is August 2025.

WVU Tech is an inclusive campus situated in Beckley, WV. Beckley is a small town in southern WV with easy access to several state and national parks including the New River Gorge National Park & Reserve that offer ample opportunity for hiking, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor recreation options.

To apply, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and provide the required application materials listed below via WVUHire at WVU Careers. Only complete applications will be considered further.

Direct specific application questions to the Chair of the Search Committee, Jemma Cook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Arts & Sciences via email at Jemma.Cook@mail.wvu.edu

• PhD in Psychology, psychology subfield (e.g., developmental psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, etc.), or a related discipline (e.g., behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, etc.)
• At least two years of teaching experience at the college or university level

Required Application Materials:

• Online application
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Research Statement
• List of 3-5 references with contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses)
  
  
  
  
  • References will not be contacted unless candidate makes it to the final interviews
  
  
  
  
• Supplemental Materials (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, publications/pre-prints, etc.) may be included but are not necessary

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.