Eastern Oregon University’s Psychology Program invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, with teaching responsibilities for both on-campus and online courses within the program.
The Psychology Program seeks applications for a faculty colleague with teaching competency and expertise in at least one of the following two areas: biological psychology (teaching Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Sensation and Perception, and/or Emotion and Motivation) or development (teaching Child Development and Lifespan Development). Other courses that faculty may be asked to teach include introductory psychology, research methods and statistics, or writing in psychology. In addition, the successful candidate should be willing to teach a senior capstone experimental course. There is a preference for an individual whose research interests are in areas which are accessible to both campus and online students at a primarily undergraduate university. Opportunities for summer teaching are also available.
This full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
The successful candidates will start Fall 2027 term, with the appointments starting on September 16, 2027
Eastern Oregon University serves as an educational, cultural and scholarly center in La Grande, Oregon, connecting the rural regions of the state to a wider world. Ranked number two in the nation as a “Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities” by Consumers Digest magazine, EOU’s beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while innovative partnerships add new educational possibilities. EOU is recognized as a national leader in on-line education. The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a changing and interconnected world.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will include on-campus and online classes in the psychology program in areas such as biological psychology (teaching Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Sensation and Perception, and/or Emotion and Motivation) or development (teaching Child Development and Lifespan Development), research methods/statistics, or writing in psychology. The successful candidate should be willing to teach a senior capstone experimental course. EOU is especially interested in experimental psychologists with research interests in areas which are accessible to both campus and online students at a primarily undergraduate university.
The candidate must be committed to ensuring that every student, faculty, and staff member is a full member of the EOU community.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in a field of psychology with emphasis in biological or developmental psychology from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is required.
- Demonstrated interest and desire to work withcolleagues.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly achievement.
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness and capability to establish a research program, be involved with the department, and mentor/advise students.
- Experience with online teaching and online educational technologies is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
3) Transcripts (official required for finalists);
4) One-page statement of teaching philosophy; and,
5) A research statement (use Portfolio (document 1) for this submission
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU offers a very attractive package of state public employee benefits including:
- Paid sick time-off
- Paid holidays
- Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits, Oregon Public University Retirement Plan.
- Employer-paid employee life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
For more details, see EOU Prospective Employees
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary
Assistant Professor salary range is $60,892 to $76,552 per academic year.
Initial assistant professor rank salary is determined by weighted years of teaching based upon the faculty union contract.
