Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2022. We seek applicants with expertise in applied and/or translational research focused on diversity/race/social justice (open area). This position is ideal for an innovative teacher who wishes to include undergraduate collaborators in a high-quality research program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by September, 2022 in a relevant field, a strong record of research scholarship, and experience teaching undergraduates.  Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity, and provide evidence of experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students. The candidate should be prepared to teach Research Methods, Statistics or Introductory Psychology, as well as additional courses in her/his/their area of expertise. Candidates should also have a strong program of research that has the potential to incorporate undergraduates as research assistants.  This search is part of a cluster hire in Race, Inequality, and Social Justice taking place in seven departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Santa Clara is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Faculty are teaching scholars who balance a commitment to quality teaching with active programs of research and creative scholarship. Ideal candidates should therefore demonstrate not only potential for excellent undergraduate teaching, but also promise in sustained research and scholarly publication, and service to the department, college or university, as well as an understanding and support of the University’s mission and goals. 

The successful candidate will teach six undergraduate courses per year on the quarter system, will be expected to successfully develop a research agenda that leads to peer-reviewed publications and will provide service to the department, College and University, as appropriate to rank.

Applicants are invited to visit the University’s website (https://www.scu.edu). for background on Santa Clara’s mission, scope of programs and degrees offered, faculty opportunities for interdisciplinary programs and research, and the 2021 plan.

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Completion of the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
2. Evidence of potential for effective and excellent university-level teaching in upper- and lower-division classes is required at the time of appointment
3. Evidence of a program of research and promise of publication in the area of expertise.

Rank and Salary

Assistant Professor

Competitive salary and benefits package; housing assistance program

Starting Date: September 1, 2022

Application Deadline: October 1, 2021

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter or personal statement that includes (a) a statement of teaching philosophy, (b) a projected research agenda, (c) the applicant’s experience or interest in working with people of diverse cultures and identities, (d) a statement on the candidate’s ability to contribute to interdisciplinary ventures that contributes to the department, College or university priorities, and (e) the applicant’s understanding of the mission of Santa Clara; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) sample syllabi and teaching evaluations from any courses taught. All materials should be submitted via Workday. Three outside letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates invited for an interview.