Biological Psychology: Undergrad Research & Teaching

Carleton-College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 87,480 - 93,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent tuition after six years

Job summary

Carleton College's Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology, focusing on neural bases of complex human behavior. Start date is September 1, 2027, with teaching five courses per year in our trimester system and active student research collaboration on campus.

The ideal candidate will teach introductory psychology, statistics, mid-level biological psychology, and methods-based labs; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology preferred; applicants who will complete by September 2027 will be considered.
• Teach introductory psychology, psychological data analysis (statistics), mid-level courses in biological psychology and/or related subfield.
• Contribute to Carleton’s Neuroscience Program and supervise undergraduate research on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year in Carleton’s trimester system (Fall, Winter, Spring).
• Lead and mentor undergraduate research in a lab setting.
• Develop and deliver courses on biological brain processes accessible to undergraduates.

Skills

Intro Psych

Statistics

Biological psychology

Research methods

Education

Ph.D. in psychology

Job description

Carleton College's Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology, focusing on neural bases of complex human behavior. Start date is September 1, 2027, with teaching five courses per year in our trimester system and active student research collaboration on campus.

The ideal candidate will teach introductory psychology, statistics, mid-level biological psychology, and methods-based labs; a Ph.D.