Join Our Team
Current Job Openings
The Department of Psychology at Utah State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis.
Search and Screening Committee Chair: Timothy Shahan, Ph.D.
Search and Screening Committee Chair: JoAnn Tschanz, Ph.D.
Search and Screening Committee Chair: Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Search and Screening Committee Chair: Christopher Warren, Ph.D.
A Department with Momentum
Psychology at Utah State is a vibrant and growing academic community. Our faculty teach and mentor more than 1,000 undergraduate
and graduate students while pursuing impactful research and professional leadership at regional, national, and international levels. The
department is actively investing in:
Growth in
behavioral neuroscience
Strengthening doctoral education
and mentorship
Health and health-related
research initiatives
Interdisciplinary partnerships
across the university
Undergraduate research and
workforce preparation
Innovation in teaching
and student success
Research, Collaboration, and Impact
Our faculty pursue research that advances understanding of the brain, behavior, mental health, learning, development, health, and community well-being.
Research in the department spans laboratory science, neuroscience, clinical and counseling psychology, behavior analysis, developmental science, school psychology, health psychology, quantitative methods, and community-engaged scholarship. Faculty regularly collaborate across research areas and with colleagues throughout
the university.
We value rigorous science, meaningful impact, and the translation of knowledge into practices and policies that improve lives. Faculty are encouraged to pursue innovative ideas, build interdisciplinary partnerships, and develop research programs that create lasting impact.
Students at the Center
Students are central to our mission. Faculty in the department work closely with undergraduate and graduate students as teachers, mentors, research collaborators, and advisors. Our students contribute to research, present at professional conferences, engage with communities, and prepare for careers in healthcare, education, research, industry, and public service.
Graduate students receive intensive mentorship as researchers, educators, and future leaders in the discipline. Undergraduate students have opportunities to participate in research, clinical, educational, and community-engaged experiences that prepare them for success after graduation.
Life in Logan
Located in Utah’s beautiful Cache Valley, Logan combines the resources of a major research university with an exceptional quality of life.With world-class outdoor recreation, excellent schools, a welcoming community, and convenient access to the Wasatch Front, Logan offers an environment where faculty and their families can thrive.
Many faculty come to Utah State because of professional opportunities and stay because of the community, culture, and quality of life.
Join Us
The Department of Psychology is building its next chapter. If you are excited by the opportunity to conduct meaningful research, mentor outstanding students, build new collaborations, and help shape that future, we encourage you to explore current opportunities.