Job Description

Department Overview
The Department of Psychological Science boasts a highly interdisciplinary faculty with a strong history of success in teaching, research, and service. As a department, we value effective mentorship, cooperative and supportive interpersonal relationships, data-informed decision-making, and a rigorous, evidence-based curriculum that is responsive to all the students we serve. We have active relationships with multiple organizations in the community, including state agencies, schools, and various non-profit organizations. Additionally, Boise State University offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and throughout Boise State.

About Boise State
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in psychology or a related field (open specialty) by August 1, 2026. ABD will be considered pending the conferral of the degree by this date

Experience teaching psychology courses at the undergraduate level

Experience relevant to guiding students' professional and career development

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with evidence-based teaching practices

Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching and service

Positive student course evaluations or other evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching observations)

Experience teaching professional development courses and/or mentoring or advising students

A breadth of teaching experience (i.e., class sizes and modalities)

Required Application Materials
A cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications relating to teaching, student professional development mentoring, and service

A current CV

Teaching statement, including discussion of implementation of or preparation for evidence-based teaching practices

A summary of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, observations, etc.)

The names and contact information for 3 professional references, no letters at this time, please