Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Services

Location: Montreat, North Carolina

 

Start Date: August 2023, January 2024, or August 2024 depending on candidate availability

 

Summary: The School of Arts and Sciences at Montreat College seeks a full-time faculty member in the Psychology and Human Services Department to join a growing and dynamic faculty team. Montreat College’s enrollment has grown rapidly in recent years, and Psychology and Human Services students currently constitute one of the largest majors on campus. This faculty member will teach introductory and upper-level courses in Psychology, Sociology, and possibly Counseling, commensurate with

applicant’s background and the needs of the program.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for:

Teaching general education and major courses in the Psychology and Human Services department determined by background and departmental needs, including but not limited to courses in Social Psychology, Personality, Abnormal, Counseling, and Sociology Advising students Participating in faculty committees Other duties as described in the Faculty Handbook

 

Qualifications: Successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/

 

The successful candidate will also demonstrate support for Christian liberal arts education and the specific ability to integrate faith and the discipline in a compelling, thoughtful manner.

Teaching excellence and a willingness to serve the broader college community through service and committee work are also expected.

 

Education/Experience:

PhD. in Psychology or closely related field. ABD considered with evidence of significant progress toward dissertation completion. College-level teaching and research experience preferred.

 

Supervision:

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Application Requirements/How to Apply:

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should send the following materials:

 

1) Complete Application https://www.montreat.edu/about/job-openings/application/

 

2) Letter of Application

3) Curriculum Vitae

4) Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate Work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial screening; official transcripts required prior to employment)

5) Statement of Faith

6) Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education

7) List of Three References with Contact Information

 

Send materials by email to:

Dr. Mark Hijleh

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Montreat College

mark.hijleh@montreat.edu

 

About Montreat College:

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.