Assistant Professor of Psychology

Psychology. Assistant Professor of Psychology with a specialty in Biopsychology/Behavioral
Neuroscience (broadly-defined), tenure-track position, to start in September, 2023. Ph.D. in
Psychology required by start date. Teach seven courses per academic year, including
Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, Biopsychology, Sensation &
Perception, and courses in the area of interest and expertise of the applicant. Preference will be
given to candidates with interest in and/or experience with mentoring undergraduate research.
Participation in an interdisciplinary, values-oriented general education program is required,
including a regular rotation in the two-semester first-year program. Eckerd College, the only
independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and
teaching/mentoring excellence. Submit a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations,
statement of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, research agenda, graduate transcripts,
undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three references so that letters of
recommendation can be requested, via https://eckerd.hirecentric.com/jobs/ . Applications must
be complete by October 15 th , 2022. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Lauren Highfill
(HighfiLE@eckerd.edu).
Employment will require a successful background check.
Eckerd College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To learn more
about the policy or to request an exemption from the vaccine requirement, please contact Eckerd
Human Resources at 727-864-8332 or  hr@eckerd.edu .
Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an
inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity,
national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd
College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented
groups.