Tenure-Track Faculty, Psychology

Geneva College; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Psychology and Social Services. The position begins August 2026 and will remain open, until filled.

This role teaches a full-time load to non-majors as well as Psychology, Social Services, Criminal Justice and Biopsychology majors in courses such as social psychology, personality theory, statistics, research methods, biopsychology, and cognitive psychology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology with coursework in research methods and statistics.
• ABD considered.
• Evidence of active research or research potential.
• Willingness to learn teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester to non-majors and majors.
• Prepare all course materials and lessons with clear outlines and syllabi.
• Provide students with clear expectations, evaluations, and timelines.
• Assign relevant and real-life assignments to demonstrate learning outcomes.
• Engage and support students to maximize participation and learning.
• Provide timely grades via college software and meet deadlines.
• Respond to student questions promptly.
• Ensure learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Skills

Teaching

Student-centered

Team collaboration

Innovative pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

ABD considered

Job description

Geneva College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Psychology and Social Services. The position begins August 2026 and will remain open, until filled.

Following is a complete job description with required skills, abilities, education, and experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit the following information for consideration.

Summary of Responsibilities: This position teaches a full-time load in the Department of Psychology and Social Services to non-majors as well as Psychology, Social Services, Criminal Justice and Biopsychology majors in courses that may include social psychology, personality theory, statistics, research methods, biopsychology, and cognitive psychology. As a tenure-track position, student advising, scholarly activity and involvement in faculty governance is expected. The individual in this role must demonstrate a strong commitment to Christian higher education.

Essential Responsibilities: (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course).
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:

• Geneva Mission Statement:Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
• Vision Statement:Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
• Core Values:
• Serve with grace.
• Pursue Godly wisdom.
• Foster academic strength.
• Engage culture faithfully.
• Honor one another.
• Standards of Conduct:Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee.

Job Requirements - Administrative:

• General:Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
• Physical:Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
• Confidentiality:Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.
• Mental:Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: A Ph.D. in psychology, with specific coursework in research methods and statistics. ABD considered.
• Experience: A willingness to learn how to teach is essential. Evidence of active research or research potential is required.
• Skill/Abilities: Student-centered, innovative educator demonstrating creativity in teaching and program development who works well in a team; Expected to be engaged beyond the classroom.
• Christian Commitment:An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.
• Preferred:
• Education/Certification: A Ph.D. in psychology, with teaching experience in research methods and statistics.
• Experience: Previous higher education teaching experience preferred. Research that involves motivated undergraduate students is desirable.
• Skill/Abilities: Same as the minimum listed above.