Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology - Tenure Track

Date of Hire:

Fall 2022 (or January 2023) 

Description:

Houghton College invites applications for a full-time tenure track appointment in Psychology at the assistant or associate rank, starting in the fall of 2022. Specific teaching assignments will depend on how the candidate’s expertise, interests, and experiences intersect with program needs.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in psychology, including foundational courses (e.g. Introduction to Psychology) and upper-level courses including clinical or counseling psychology (e.g. abnormal psychology, psychological assessment) through in-person and online delivery. Responsibilities will include teaching 3-4 courses per semester, advising students, departmental collaboration, service, scholarship, and enhancing online offerings.

 Qualifications:

Required qualifications

The selected candidate will have a mature Christian faith, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, and an ability to integrate Christian faith into their teaching. Also required is an ability to help students form respectful attitudes and interactions with people who differ in abilities, attitudes, and cultural experiences.

A terminal degree in the field of Psychology is required at the time of hiring for a tenure track appointment (ABD or master’s degree in psychology will be considered for a term appointment, with a tenure track appointment commencing after the completion of the terminal degree). Candidates must demonstrate an interest and willingness to support and mentor undergraduate students, including collaborative research.

 Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online and those who hold current credentials in clinical psychology or counseling.

Prior administrative and/or academic leadership experience is desirable but not required.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status.

 Deadline:

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by June 15, 2022.

Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

To Apply:

Visit http://www.houghton.edu/campus/human-resources/employment/faculty-openings/ and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. For more information about Houghton College, visit www.houghton.edu . For questions related specifically to this position, please contact the search committee chair at paul.young@houghton.edu .

 About Houghton:

Founded in 1883, Houghton College is a Christian liberal arts institution of The Wesleyan Church with a student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1 National Liberal Arts institutions. Additional information on Houghton College can be found at: www.houghton.edu. Houghton College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.