Teaching Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University seeks to fill a nine-month, non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor faculty position. A multi-year position is anticipated but not guaranteed. The focus of this positions will be to deliver high-quality, undergraduate courses that support cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Some course options include Drugs and Behavior, Behavioral Neuroscience lab, Psychopharmacology, Behavior Modification, Brain Myths: Facts or Fiction.

The Department of Psychological Sciences, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 20 full-time faculty members and about 500 undergraduate majors. Our teaching faculty focus on excellent teaching (four courses per semester) but also have opportunities for research and service activities. Additional details about the department are available at: https://www.k-state.edu/psych/.

Kansas State University is a Land Grant University, designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive Institution, and has been ranked among the top state institutions of higher education. K-State is located in Manhattan, a progressive university community with a metropolitan area population of over 130,000, which is located in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas (see www.manhattan.org). The community offers a friendly and safe environment. It also features excellent housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreation facilities, a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments, and short commute times.

The Department of Psychological Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to supporting the academic and professional success of all members of the university community. This includes providing meaningful curricular offerings, resources, and programming that reflect a broad range of knowledge, perspectives, cultures, and histories. A supportive and sense of belonging college structure helps all members of the university community succeed and contribute effectively within a complex and interconnected world.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in psychology or closely related field. ABDs with evidence of substantial progress towards completion will be considered.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Interest in and ability to conduct research, including potential to involve students in research.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter including teaching philosophy and courses taught
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching excellence
4. Names and contact information for three professional references

Applications close on: March 1, 2026

$70,000 annually