Position Information
Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology Type: Tenure Track Position, Full-time, benefitted Position Number: 00012703 Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 20, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Position Summary: The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of psychology to begin August 2026. Minot State is dedicated to the success of all students, their growth, confidence, and development as educated citizens and their life-long devotion to the common good and welfare of others. The university values critical and creative thinking, vitality of communities and cultures, stewardship of place, and the multicultural and global environment.
Our psychology program is an undergraduate baccalaureate program designed to give students broad-based knowledge of the areas of psychology and to prepare them for graduate study. Many of our psychology courses are service courses for other departments such as nursing, teacher education, and communication sciences and disorders. Servicing students of other departments enriches the diversity of discussion and our psychology students' knowledge of how psychology interfaces with other disciplines.
The faculty member will provide didactic teaching in both traditional face-to-face and online environments. In addition to teaching courses, faculty members advise students, provide service to the department, university, and community, and produce scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications The position is tenure-track with a nine-month contract. The successful candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in psychology. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral requirements will be completed by August 2026.
Preferred Qualifications Any specialty area of psychology will be considered with preference given to those who have expertise in developmental psychology, have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses, and demonstrated a commitment to undergraduate research.
Application Documents Applicants should include cover letter, list of names and contact information for three references familiar with your teaching and/or research, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Statement of Research Interests.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position or to contact the person below for more information.
To apply for this position go to http://www.minotstateu.edu/hr/jobs.shtml?category=2000+Academic.
If you have questions about the position, programs, or Minot State University, please contact:
Krystal St. Peter, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice krystal.stpeter@minotstateu.edu
MSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to North Dakota Veterans Preference.
About Us
Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.
Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play thats made North Dakotas economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life. Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veterans status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of Application Materials: Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veterans Preference: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery Statement: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the Universitys policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years worth of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.