Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology (Statistics and Research)

Judson University; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, invites applications for a full-time psychology faculty position at the assistant or associate level to begin in August 2027. Candidates with any psychology specialty are welcome, with a priority for those who can teach statistics and research methods.

The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, conducting scholarly work, and serving on department and university committees within a vibrant faith-based liberal arts environment.

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach statistics and research methods.
• Commitment to integrating faith and liberal arts education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate psychology courses with a focus on statistics and research.
• Mentor and advise undergraduates; collaborate with faculty on program success.
• Conduct scholarly work and participate in department and university committees.

Skills

Statistics

Research Methods

Teaching

Student Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

A full-time faculty position in the Psychology Department, at the assistant or associate level, starting AY 2027–2028. Though candidates with any psychology-related specialty are encouraged to apply, we are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses related to statistics and research methodology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Psychology Department with a primary focus on courses related to statistics and research, including Statistics and Research Design, Research Methods, and other courses based on the candidate’s qualifications.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students in the Psychology Department and collaborate with faculty to foster student and program success.
• Conduct scholarly work in the form of research and/or service to the profession while maintaining active memberships in relevant professional associations.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.

Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree (master’s degree required; doctorate preferred) in Psychology or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated active and growing Christian faith.
• Strong support for Christian liberal arts education, with the ability to integrate faith and discipline in an engaging and compelling manner.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with colleagues in the department and across the University.

Salary/Benefits

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, a tuition waiver program, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000 with room for negotiations. Rank and salary based on qualifications, education, and work experience.

Timeline

The appointment will begin in August 2027.

Candidates will be joining a vibrant, growing, and highly engaged department. Psychology remains one of the largest and most dynamic majors at Judson University. In addition to the undergraduate major, the department offers a minor in Criminal Justice and works closely with Judson’s accredited Master’s in Clinical Counseling. Through our innovative Bridge Program, qualified students can take graduate­-level courses during their junior and senior years. This enables students to complete nearly a full year of graduate coursework during their undergraduate studies, providing significant financial savings and accelerating their pathway toward clinical licensure.

Departmental strengths include a diverse faculty and student body, two practicing therapists on faculty, and a robust internship program that introduces students to diverse clinical and community sites aligned with their career goals. In addition to our four core faculty members, students benefit from courses taught by five adjunct professors who actively work in their respective clinical and professional fields.

About Judson University

Judson University is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 36 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 42 states and 28 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre‑professional programs: eight master’s degrees and three doctoral programs.

Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, military, or veteran status.