Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Psychology Wanted

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Psychology
Kenyon College
Full-time
Job no: 492615
Work type: Faculty
Location: Gambier, OH
Categories: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Psychology Department of Kenyon College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall of 2020. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and interest in mentoring undergraduate research. The standard teaching expectation is 5 courses per year, which includes foundation courses (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics, or methodology) and courses in the applicant’s area of specialty. Research specialization area is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose work emphasizes the application of psychology in the field (such as community, I/O, sports, legal, environmental, or public health).

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter discussing the applicant’s prior teaching experience, and the research and scholarship undertaken; 2) a Statement of Teaching Philosophy which addresses experience with teaching diverse student populations, as well as how inclusivity is addressed in the classroom setting; 3) a Research Statement; 4) a Curriculum Vita; 5) Graduate School Transcript(s); and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.

For full consideration, please have complete application materials submitted by Oct 4th.
Kenyon College is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse campus environment. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. A Ph.D in Psychology is preferred; however, applicants who are ABD will be considered.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.

In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook.

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Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the College’s policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.

Gambier, OH, United States