Assistant Professor of Psychology | Allegheny College - Military Veterans
at HERC- Ohio/W. PA/ W. VA
ROLE TITLE: Assistant Professor of Psychology
POSITION REPORTS TO: Psychology Department
Summary of Position
The Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. This position emphasizes applied areas in psychology and could potentially focus on fields such as health psychology, business psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, organizational leadership, community psychology, among others. Candidates with expertise in applied research and practice, particularly those with experience engaging diverse populations and addressing real-world challenges, are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline is required by the start date. Relevant fields of specialization include, but are not limited to: Health Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Community Psychology and Organizational Leadership.
The hired candidate must demonstrate: (1) a commitment to (a) undergraduate teaching, (b) the active involvement of undergraduate students in research, and (c) diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (2) expertise in one or more of the specified applied areas.
The teaching load is typically 6 courses per academic year, which may vary depending on advising senior research projects. Courses should include introductory-level courses that support the Psychology program and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore speaking and writing seminars and holistic advising. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship, and professional development.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
Our faculty are active scholars and exemplary teachers, who receive strong institutional support for ongoing professional development, travel, and research. Allegheny College is dedicated to a balanced teacher-scholar model that lies at the core of Liberal Arts colleges.
THE HIRING PROCESS
Please submit the following in PDF form to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 North Main Street, Meadville PA 16335 or by email to employment@allegheny.edu (a) letter of application, (b) CV, (c) teaching statement that includes a list and description of courses of interest, (d) research statement, (e) a statement describing how you have or plan to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your teaching, research, and/or service. Letters of recommendation from three professional references will be required at the interview stage. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. A Doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline is required by the start date. Relevant fields of specialization include, but are not limited to: Health Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Community Psychology and Organizational Leadership.
Meadville, PA
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