Assistant Professor - Psychology

Spelman College (Old); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College seeks an outstanding scholar‑teacher for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate social psychology and related courses, advise students, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment in a liberal arts environment.

Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely related field required by start date; strong commitment to equity and inclusion; record of scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely related field required by start date.
• Commitment to liberal arts education and undergraduate teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach social psychology and related courses to undergraduate students.
• Advise, mentor, and support student research and scholarly projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Research mentoring

Diversity focus

Education

Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor - Psychology

Begins

Fall 2027

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The mission of the Spelman College Department of Psychology is to prepare students for the service and study of Psychology. We seek to empower women to lead and effect positive change in the world by instructing our students in the ethical, systematic study of behavior and mental processes, and in the application of Psychology to community and global issues, with the expectation of intellectual engagement and academic excellence. The Department has 16 full-time faculty members (11 tenure-track/tenured). Collectively, the Psychology Department faculty have expertise in approximately nine Psychology subfields, ranging from Clinical Psychology to Quantitative Psychology.

The Department of Psychology at Spelman College is seeking to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Faculty should be teacher-scholars who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, desire to pursue meaningful engagement in service to Spelman College, the profession, and the broader community, and an active research program. All candidates are expected to have a demonstrated interest in a liberal arts education at a women’s historically Black college, be able to contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring, assist in curriculum development and assessment, provide service to the department and College, as well as be active in scholarly, creative, and/or research productivity appropriate to a liberal arts environment. The successful candidate should have demonstrated scholarly productivity with the potential to secure external funding and to engage undergraduates in their scholarship, research, or creative pursuits.

We are seeking someone with a Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely related fields. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach social psychology, race and gender psychology courses (e.g., Psychology of the African American Experience, Psychology of Women, and/or Psychology of Racism), research-based courses (e.g., Research Methods, Research Seminar, and Honors Thesis Seminar), and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The specific area of expertise within social psychology is open. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research complements the Department’s strengths and curricular needs and integrates an intersectional lens in exploring culture, race and ethnicity, gender, intergroup relations, prejudice and discrimination, health and well-being, social justice, and social change.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or have fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the appointment.

Complete applications received by October 18, 2026, will be given full consideration.

Applications for appointment at the Advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Required application materials include:
• 1. A letter of interest that identifies the position sought
• 2. Curriculum vitae (with contact information)
• 3. A statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages)
• 4. Statement of current and future research experiences and interests (no more than 3 pages)
• 5. A statement of diversity
• Spelman College has distinguished itself as a premier institution for women of African descent. Discuss how your work in one or more of the four areas below aligns with Spelman’s mission and strategic plan.
• Teaching
• Service
• Advising and Mentorship
• 6. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• 7. Three (3) letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee or dossier by December 1, 2026. Referees will receive instructions on specific content for their letters. Address all referee or dossier letters to: Spelman College, Provost Faculty Human Resources Office, Attn: Psychology Search, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Posting Number

F738P

Open Date

Open Date 09/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/18/2026

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference 12/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

350 Spelman Lane S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314-4399