The university provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms and laboratories, student-centered academic advising and a broad range of engaging co-curricular activities. UWRF is known for exceptional learning experiences, including undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activity, internships and study abroad opportunities.

The campus also offers easily accessible year-round arts, cultural and recreational opportunities for the university and greater community. Consistently recognized as one of the Midwest’s best regional universities, a Best Value university and one of America’s Greenest Schools, UW-River Falls helps students develop the skills for lifelong success.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Principal responsibilities will include teaching Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics.

Candidates are expected to develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students. UW-River Falls recently opened our new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) that houses Psychological Sciences as well as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Departmental facilities include dedicated spaces and state-of-the-art equipment for behavioral research.

Candidates are also expected to mentor and advise students and provide service to the department, college, and university.

The position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position, with a teaching load of twelve credits per semester. The appointment begins August 2026. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively teach two to three sections of Abnormal Psychology per academic year
• Effectively teach one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
• Develop and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students
• Serve as a faculty mentor and academic advisor to undergraduate students
• Contribute through service to the department, college, and university

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD, EdD, or PsyD) or a closely related field at the time of appointment
• Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach courses in Abnormal Psychology and one or more of the following: General Psychology, Research Methods, Behavioral Statistics
• Demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and pedagogical development
• Experience with and/or preparation for developing and maintaining a research program involving undergraduate students

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience teaching and/or preparation to effectively teach other courses that support or extend our departmental curriculum

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• A statement, not to exceed five pages in length, describing:
  (1) Your teaching interests, experience, and philosophy, including any evidence of successful teaching and teaching development at the college level.
  (2) Your research and scholarly activity, including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official copies of transcripts will be required if hired).
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Questions should be directed to:

Travis Tubre
Search Chair
travis.tubre@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before February 6, 2026.