Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

The Psychology Department at Davidson College invites applications for two 2-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology positions beginning July 1, 2025. Area of focus is Open. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interest and the capacity for excellence in teaching in a liberal arts context as well as the potential to support the department’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our curriculum. For additional information about the search process, resources within the Psychology department, college, and broader Charlotte area, see this page.

The teaching load for each position is 5 courses over 2 semesters. The successful candidate will teach core courses within the department (e.g., General Psychology, Research Design & Statistics 1, Research Design & Statistics 2, or Capstone seminar) as well as courses in their area of expertise, including a survey course and/or an advanced seminar. We provide visiting faculty with mentoring in teaching, financial support for research, and resources for professional development (e.g., conference travel funding).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by July 2025. 

Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) cover letter (max 2 pages); (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement addressing their ability to contribute to Davidson’s institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion through their professional work (max 2 pages); (4) teaching statement that describes their teaching experience across general psychology courses as well as area-specific courses, including evidence of their ability to create equitable learning opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds (max 2 pages); and (5) the names and email addresses of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Jessica Good at jegood@davidson.edu.

Applicants should submit the materials at https://employment.davidson.edu. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2025 and applicants should submit by then for first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The Psychology Department is a group of committed teachers, researchers, and practitioners who offer our students a rigorous curriculum of courses, research opportunities, and field experiences. Our department is housed in the new E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center with dedicated laboratory space for this position. Davidson College is a selective liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, about 20 minutes north of the city of Charlotte. The College is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson College understands that cultivating a broadly diverse community is crucial to our educational mission and to our foundational commitment to leadership and service. Of our nearly 2,000 undergraduate students, approximately 33% are domestic students of color. Our current student body hails from 50 states and 49 countries. Davidson College was the first liberal arts college to eliminate loans in financial aid packages through the Davidson Trust; 51% of our students receive need-based financial aid. The Davidson College student Fact File can be found here.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and world views, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.