Assistant Professor, Social Psychology & Undergrad Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in social psychology beginning Fall 2027. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; ABD or Associate Professor possible.

Candidates should demonstrate strong research and teaching in social or personality psychology, and a commitment to engaging undergraduates in mentored research. The department offers a broad psychology major, modern teaching laboratories, and a teacher-scholar model.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology preferred for Assistant Professor; ABD or Instructor/Associate Professor possible.
• Teaching and research in social and/or personality psychology.
• Ability to mentor undergraduates in mentored research.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses over two semesters, including introductory psychology and advanced courses.
• Mentor and engage students in authentic undergraduate research.
• Develop a robust, externally funded research program with undergraduates.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive liberal-arts college community.

Skills

Research in social psychology

Teaching undergraduate psychology

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in social psychology beginning Fall 2027. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; ABD or Associate Professor possible.

Candidates should demonstrate strong research and teaching in social or personality psychology, and a commitment to engaging undergraduates in mentored research. The department offers a broad psychology major, modern teaching laboratories, and a teacher-scholar model.