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9/8/2026
Open Until Filled
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Personality and Individual Differences)
Appalachian State University
Psychology
Academic Positions: Assistant Professor
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Psychology - 250800

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the starting date.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Prefer expertise in Personality and Individual Differences.

The area of specialization within Personality Psychology is open. Applicants whose primary area of specialization is outside Personality will be considered, as long as they demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the field of Personality Psychology.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department has 43 full-time faculty members (33 tenure-track) with graduate programs in Clinical, Psychological Science, Industrial-Organizational and Human Resource Management, and School Psychology. There are more than 1400 undergraduate majors and nearly 100 full-time graduate students. Additional information about the Department of Psychology is located on the Psychology Department website.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in Personality and Individual Differences, in addition to other courses, according to need and/or interest (e.g., Psychology of Personality, Personality Laboratory, Contemporary Issues in Psychology). The successful candidate will be expected to establish a program of empirical research, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external grant applications. They will also be expected to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research programs and may affiliate with any of the Department's four graduate programs. Preference will be given to candidates with a commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their program of research. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, which might include a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2027
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/01/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55530

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
NOTE: The above information is provided by the employer. The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Inc. does not verify the accuracy of these statements.