Assistant Professor, Psychological Science
Company: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary Applications are invited for the position of
Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, area of
specialization is open. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track
position to begin August 2024. The Department of Psychological
Science and Counseling is a diverse, dynamic, and collegial
environment that is home to a large undergraduate program in
psychological science, a Master of Science program in Industrial
and Organizational Psychology ( MSIO ), a Master of Science program
in Counseling, and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology program
specializing in working with military families. For more
information about the department, visit:
http://www.apsu.edu/psychology/index.php . The department is housed
within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences which affords
rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Some
examples of recent and ongoing college collaborations include a
grant-funded research and intervention project aimed at supporting
student veteran transitions to college, a grant-funded project
focused on student mental health and wellness, a juvenile justice
mentorship project, and a working group focusing on trauma-informed
pedagogy. Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville,
TN, which Money Magazine rated number 1 in its 2019 Best Places to
Live rankings:
https://clarksvillenow.com/local/clarksville-named-best-place-to-live-by-money-magazine/
. Clarksville is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of
living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. Clarksville
is centrally located in the region, with Memphis, Louisville,
Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans,
and many other major cities a day’s drive away. For additional
information about APSU including our mission and vision please
visit: https://www.apsu.edu/about-apsu/index.php Major
Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities will include a range of
undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science program, including
courses in the selected candidate’s specialty area. Preference will
be given to candidate who can contribute to one or more of the
following areas: research methodology courses, developmental
courses, sensation and perception courses, cross-cultural
psychology, psychology of women, and/or African-American
psychology. Follow the link for a list of departmental
undergraduate courses: Psychological Science Coursework . The
departmental teaching load is 12 hours each semester, which can
include credit for leading research teams comprised of
undergraduate researchers. Summer teaching opportunities are
available. Research activity is required for this position and
scholarship activities involving undergraduates will be encouraged.
The department of Psychological Science currently has a variety of
laboratory spaces and a collaborative developmental and play
observation/lab space. In addition, the university has funding
opportunities to help support research and teaching equipment
expenses. Candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in
undergraduate education, strong interest in contributing to general
education teaching and advising, and departmental service are
preferred. Applicant review will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. More information about the
department and its programs can be found on our website:
https://www.apsu.edu/psychology/ .
Keywords: Austin Peay State University, Hendersonville , Assistant Professor, Psychological Science, Education / Teaching , Clarksville, Tennessee
