Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology or Social Psychology

Dickinson; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology or Social Psychology. This exciting role involves teaching introductory courses and a seminar, fostering inclusive learning environments, and engaging in research. With access to a well-equipped research suite and opportunities for funding, the successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community. The position offers a chance to shape the minds of future leaders while promoting diversity and inclusion in education. If you are dedicated to impactful teaching and scholarly research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Homebuyer assistance

Tuition benefits for eligible employees

Retirement account contributions

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Health Psychology or Social Psychology.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of introductory courses and a senior-level seminar.
• Become an active and engaged member of the academic community.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Health Psychology

Ph.D. in Social Psychology

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology or Social Psychology

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

The Department of Psychology at Dickinson College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology or Social Psychology beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of an introductory course (Introduction to Health Psychology or Introduction to Social Psychology) and a senior-level seminar in the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching load is five courses across the academic year.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Health Psychology or Social Psychology. We seek an educator and scholar who will teach with passion and possesses a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Our introductory classes have a capacity of 35 students and our seminars have a capacity of 15 students. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped human subjects research suite, the departmental participant pool, and ample lab space to support their research program; visiting faculty are eligible for all internal research funding sources, and they are welcome to involve our exceptional undergraduates in their research program.

Candidates are also expected to become active and engaged members of our academic community. Desirable candidates will promote diversity, inclusion, and equity at Dickinson through all aspects of employment (i.e., research, teaching, and service).

Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via QUEST (online application system) at https://jobs.dickinson.edu; please include a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and description of research program, curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of application will begin on March 17th, 2025.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Health Psychology or Social Psychology.

Application Review Begin Date

03/17/2025

Is this a Temporary Position?

Yes

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time