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

Istss; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in quantitative and/or experimental methodology, starting August 16, 2027. The candidate will primarily teach statistics and research methods while maintaining an active undergraduate-focused research program.

Primary duties include teaching psychological statistics, research methods, and advanced quantitative methods (e.g., SEM, multilevel, Bayesian analyses).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field; tenure-track.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and active undergraduate research mentorship.
• Experience or willingness to promote open-science practices and advanced quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychological statistics, psychological research methods, and advanced quantitative methods.
• Maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students.
• Teach load of nine contact hours per semester; collaborate with local institutions.

Skills

Statistics

Research methods

Open science

Bayesian estimation

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Tools

Structural equation modeling

Multilevel modeling

Bayesian estimation

Psychometrics

Longitudinal designs

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.