Teaching Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology

Teaching Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology

School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation

August 2025

POSITION: The School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation (SEFLA) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University is seeking a 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (EPSY) to begin in August 2025. The Teaching Assistant Professor position is a three-year, renewable, career-track position eligible for reappointment and promotion. We expect the individual filling this position to focus on teaching courses and overall advising within the M.S. degree option. This position is assigned to the Stillwater campus; however, EPSY faculty also teach online and occasionally on the Tulsa campus. We welcome both experienced colleagues and new graduates to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and the program’s needs (typical teaching load is 9 credit hours/semester);

Advising and supervising Master’s-level students; helping to expand and develop the Master’s program; and serving the school, college, university, and profession.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field;

Demonstrate strong potential for excellence in teaching and advising with a commitment to recruiting students from a variety of backgrounds to expand the Master’s program;

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but they must have their doctoral degree conferred prior to starting in August 2025.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

The area of scholarly interest is open. Excellence in online teaching or prior K-12 experience will be highly valued, as will diverse skill sets/competencies and creative pedagogical approaches. Additionally, we are seeking candidates with the potential for increased collaboration with other programs in the college as it relates to teaching or recruitment/service efforts, with leadership experience, and who will contribute to a culture of inclusive excellence. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate a commitment to OSU’s land-grant mission and are interested in empirically-based solutions for reducing educational disparities of historically marginalized students within Oklahoma and beyond.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Educational Psychology program offers a Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Educational Psychology, along with certificates in Learning & Motivation at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We emphasize the application of psychological theories of human development, learning, cognition, and motivation to applied educational contexts and services for children, youth, and adults. Applicants applying these theories and educational contexts to diverse, sociocultural realities will be looked upon favorably. As a small program, our faculty work together closely and have opportunities to serve in various leadership roles.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching statement, and contact information for three references to http://jobs.okstate.edu.

For more information about the Educational Psychology program, please visit our website or direct specific inquiries to Search Committee Co-chairs: Dr. Jane Vogler (jane.vogler@okstate.edu) and Dr. Chia- chen Yang (chia-chen.yang@okstate.edu)

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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