Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Psychology | Wellesley College - Military Veterans

The Departments of Africana Studies and Psychology at Wellesley College are inviting applications for a tenure-track joint faculty position (at the Assistant Professor level) in the field of Black psychology. We are especially interested in someone whose research is community-based or applied, with a focus and direct impact on underserved communities, such as on mental health/well-being. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the time of the appointment, which begins on July 1, 2025.

Candidates must be excellent teachers and have a demonstrated ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Class sizes at Wellesley are small, and we seek candidates who will be effective in a liberal arts setting with high levels of student interaction. The successful applicant will teach two courses in Africana Studies and two in Psychology. One of these four courses will be Black Psychology; the others will include core courses in psychology (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, a 200-level in the candidates subfield, or Research Methods), and an upper-level seminar in the candidates area of expertise. Courses in Africana Studies could be related to Race and Racism; Racial Trauma; Black Youth and Families, or Black Education. We seek candidates whose research and teaching will inspire and connect with our diverse community of students.

For further information and to apply online, please visit https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley Please include (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement (1-2 pages); (4) teaching statement (1-2 pages); (5) diversity statement (1 page); and (6) the names and addresses of three recommenders (letters will be solicited from recommenders later in the process). For candidates who advance, we will be requesting sample evidence of teaching effectiveness/evaluations and copies of relevant publications/papers in progress (no more than three).

For full consideration, please submit complete applications by Friday September 6, 2024. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the co-Chairs of the Search Committee, Tracy Gleason, tgleason@wellesley.edu (Chair of the Psychology Department) or Kellie Jackson kjackso6@wellesley.edu (Chair of the Africana Studies Department).

Wellesley College is perennially recognized as one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is globally recognized as a preeminent institution for womens education. It is located 15 miles west of Boston in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Wellesley is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.