Tenure-Track Faculty, Psychology

genevacollege; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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.

The faculty member will teach a twelve-hour load per semester to non-majors and to majors in related programs, with opportunities for advising, research, and participation in faculty governance. Strong commitment to Christian higher education is required; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology, with specific coursework in research methods and statistics.
• ABD considered.
• Active research or research potential required.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester.
• Prepare course materials and lessons; preparation time varies by experience.
• Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and syllabi per guidelines.
• Provide interesting assignments demonstrating learning outcomes in real-life settings.
• Engage with and support students while maintaining mutual respect.
• Provide timely grades and meet deadlines for mid-term and final grades.
• Respond to student questions promptly.
• Ensure learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Skills

Student-centered

Innovative educator

Team player

Engaged beyond classroom

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

ABD considered

Coursework in research methods & statistics

Job description

Geneva Collegeinvites applications for a full-time,tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Psychology andSocial Services. The position begins August 2026 and will remainopen, until filled.

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

Summary of Responsibilities

This position teaches afull-time load in the Department of Psychology and Social Servicesto non-majors as well as Psychology, Social Services, CriminalJustice and Biopsychology majors in courses that may include socialpsychology, personality theory, statistics, research methods,biopsychology, and cognitive psychology. As a tenure-trackposition, student advising, scholarly activity and involvement infaculty governance is expected. The individual in this role mustdemonstrate a strong commitment to Christian higher education.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester.
• Adequately prepare allcourse materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will varybased on instructor experience in teaching that course).
• Provideeach student with clear course expectations, evaluations, andtimelines through carefully written topical outlines and approvedsyllabus per faculty established guidelines.
• Provide interesting andrelevant assignments for students that demonstrate learningoutcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage,support, and communicate with students to encourage theirparticipation and learning while maintaining mutual value andrespect.
• Provide timely grades to students through college softwareand upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
• Respondto student questions on a timely basis.
• Ensure course and programlearning 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 aChrist-centered academic community that provides a comprehensiveeducation to equip students for faithful and fruitful service toGod and neighbor.

Vision Statement

Geneva College willinspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects oflife in the real world, and to serve faithfully within theircallings for Christ and Country.

Core Values

Serve withgrace.Pursue Godly wisdom.Foster academicstrength.Engage culture faithfully.Inspire vibranthospitality.Honor one another.

Standards of Conduct

Employees of Geneva College will affirm uponhire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by theCollege’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conducttheir personal affairs so there can be no opportunity forunfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission ofthe College, either expressed or implied. It is expected thatemployees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent withbiblical standards, values, and character. These standards ofpersonal 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 demonstratethat they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job,with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safelyperform the essential responsibilities of thejob.

Physical

Must be able to perform thefollowing: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficientmanual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipmentincluding, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers,scanners, and telephones.

Confidentiality

Individualsmust recognize that management of data, including personalinformation, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessaryto the operation of the College. Such information must be keptprivate and confidential for the protection of the College and toobey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whethera certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed withyour supervisor before making a disclosure.

Mental

Mustbe able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, makejudgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

A Ph.D. in psychology, withspecific coursework in research methods and statistics. ABDconsidered.

Experience

A willingness to learn how to teachis essential. Evidence of active research or research potential isrequired.

Skill/Abilities

Student-centered, innovativeeducator demonstrating creativity in teaching and programdevelopment who works well in a team; Expected to be engaged beyondthe classroom.

Christian Commitment

An eligiblecandidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and anactive member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church.Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has anarticulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligiblecandidate must understand and support the College’s "FoundationalConcepts of Christian Education" by expressing an evangelicalChristian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability tointegrate a Christian perspective in theirwork.

Preferred

Education/Certification

APh.D. in psychology, with teaching experience in research methodsand statistics.

Experience

Previous higher educationteaching experience preferred. Research that involves motivatedundergraduate students is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

Same asthe minimum listed above.

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