Associate Professor Of Psychology

Description:

Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology to begin in August 2025. This position is part of a department-wide initiative focusing on health-related fields. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Social Psychology or a closely related discipline, with preference given to those conducting research in health- or mental-health-related areas (broadly defined).

The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. TCU embraces a teacher-scholar model, seeking faculty who value collaborative teaching and research within a collegial department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching: Instruct undergraduate and graduate-level courses in psychology, particularly aligned with the candidate’s expertise. Course responsibilities may shift based on departmental needs.

2. Research:

   • Develop and maintain an active research lab.

   • Publish in top-tier journals and present findings at national and international conferences.

   • Mentor undergraduate and PhD students in research.

   • Seek extramural funding to support ongoing research (required for tenure).

   • A competitive start-up package will be provided.

3. Service & Advising:

   • Serve on departmental, college, or university-level committees.

   • Participate in academic advising and service contributions aligned with departmental goals.

Department Overview: The Department of Psychology at TCU is student-focused and research-driven, with approximately 750 undergraduate majors across Psychology (BA, BS), Neuroscience (BS), and Child Development (BA, BS). The department strongly emphasizes teaching and mentoring, while supporting independent faculty research in well-equipped labs. Faculty collaboration is common and encouraged.

College Overview: TCU’s College of Science & Engineering is home to 10 departments and multiple research institutes, making it the university’s second-largest college. The college promotes faculty research alongside teaching, with many undergraduates engaging in hands-on faculty-mentored projects. Doctoral and master’s programs offer further research opportunities across disciplines.

About Texas Christian University (TCU): Founded in 1873 and located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU is a private institution recognized as a top 100 National University with an R2: High Research Activity designation. With more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students, TCU boasts a vibrant, inclusive academic community. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, having earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for four consecutive years.

About Fort Worth, TX: Fort Worth offers the charm of a small town with the resources and vibrancy of a large city. As part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area—the fourth largest in the U.S.—Fort Worth is rich in cultural institutions, affordable living, and career opportunities, making it one of the best places to live and work in the country.