Assistant Professor of Psychology (quantitative and/or experimental methodology)

MePA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in quantitative and/or experimental methodology in Psychology, beginning August 16, 2027. A Ph.D.

in Psychology or related field is required, with primary teaching in statistics and research methods. Responsibilities include teaching core courses, maintaining an active undergraduate-focused research program, and mentoring student projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and maintaining an active research program with undergraduate involvement.
• Experience with open science and advanced quantitative techniques (e.g., SEM, multilevel modeling, Bayesian estimation).

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology statistics, psychological research methods, and advanced quantitative methods.
• Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate students.
• Mentor student research projects and theses and contribute to department instruction.

Skills

Statistics education

Undergraduate teaching

Quantitative methods

Research mentorship

Open science

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or related field

Tools

R

SPSS

Mplus

RStudio

Bayesian analysis

Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.

The Department of Psychology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in quantitative and/or experimental methodology at the assistant professor level beginning August 16, 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field and be primarily interested in teaching statistics and research methods courses. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and maintaining an active research program within their area of specialization that is capable of involving undergraduate students.

We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement the strengths of existing psychology faculty and whose primary area of research is feasible for student mentoring at the College of Charleston. Primary teaching responsibilities will include psychological statistics, psychological research methods, and advanced quantitative methods, with a typical semester load of 9 contact hours. Applicants with experience in open-science and/or advanced quantitative techniques, including but not limited to structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, Bayesian estimation, psychometrics, or longitudinal designs, are encouraged to note this experience in their application materials.

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The College of Charleston boasts two renovated science facilities to support the research needs of the successful candidate. Furthermore, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Citadel are located a few blocks from the main campus and offer the opportunity for research collaboration. For more information on the College and Psychology Department, visit https://charleston.edu/psychology/index.php.

Review of applications will begin on November 13th, 2026, and employment will begin on August 16, 2027.

This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.