Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University seeks applicants for non-tenure track instructor/assistant professor positions for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years. The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses in Psychology in person. Possible subject areas range from introduction to Psychology to various subfields in psychology such as social and personality psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology and community psychology. These are academic year, fixed-term appointments subject to annual review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Psychology or related field

Minimum Requirements

Positions at the instructor level require a Master's degree in Psychology or related field by date of hire.

Positions at the assistant professor level require a Doctorate degree in Psychology or related field by date of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.
2. CV.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Special Instructions

Questions about the application process should be directed to the Search Coordinator, Katie Klebba, at feltonc3@msu.edu. Questions about the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. J. Kevin Ford at fordjk@msu.edu. 

Review of Applications Begins On

05/15/2024

Website

psychology.msu.edu

Department Statement

The Psychology department is dedicated to advancing psychological science through multidisciplinary research and providing a world-class education for our undergraduate and graduate students. As part of the College of Social Science at a land grant university, our departments broader mission is to conduct research that transforms lives and inspires leaders on our campus, in Michigan communities, and across the world.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.