Assistant Professor, Psychology

Job Description:

The Psychology Department at Wittenberg University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2023. Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in biological psychology and courses may include behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, and psychopharmacology. All neuroscience research areas are welcome; animal research facilities are available. Interest in teaching introductory psychology, statistics, and/or research methods courses is desired.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field is required; candidates that are ABD working toward Ph.D. completion will be considered.   Candidates must have a strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context. For questions about the position, please contact the chair of the Psychology Department, Dr. Michael Anes, at manes@wittenberg.edu.  

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.   Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and all applications received by November 15, 2022 will receive full consideration.

Interested applicants must apply online; applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail.  As part of the application process, please upload:

• A cover letter;

• A curriculum vitae; 

• Statement of research interests; 

• Statement of teaching philosophy; 

• A statement that addresses your interest in teaching in a baccalaureate program at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, which could include syllabi, sample assignments, classroom observation reports, and student feedback and evaluations; 

• Unofficial graduate transcripts. 

• Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates invited to interview for the position. Recommendation letters for finalists will need to be sent via email directly from the referee. 

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.