Tenure-Track Hire in Psychology

Roanoke College•Salem, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Roanoke College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology in the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability, starting in August 2027. The position is part of a cluster of tenure-track hires across Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health and Exercise Science, Psychology, and Neuroscience. The successful candidate will contribute to Roanoke’s transdisciplinary academic ecosystem by cultivating collaborations across disciplines through teaching, scholarship, and service; applicants should describe at least one specific cross-program collaboration opportunity in their cover letter. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a likely load of four courses per semester (or a 4/3 load with advising). Courses may include introductory Psychology, research methods/statistics, general education, and courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise. The position also involves developing courses, supporting student learning and advising, maintaining an active scholarly or creative program, and contributing to program, School, and College service. Support is available for research, and candidates who involve undergraduate and graduate students in research are particularly welcome.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
Evidence of highly effective classroom teaching or the potential for such teaching.
Strong interest in teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses in a liberal arts setting, some of which may include dual-enrollment students.
Willingness and ability to teach courses within Psychology and Neuroscience and contribute to the general education program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; the College cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to involve undergraduate and graduate students in research.
A specific plan for collaboration across two or more programs at Roanoke College.

Responsibilities

Teach a standard full-time course load, likely four courses per semester, which may include undergraduate and graduate courses.
Teach courses within Psychology and Neuroscience and contribute to the College’s general education program.
Develop and deliver high-quality courses in areas of expertise, including a willingness to develop new courses.
Use inclusive, effective, engaging, and current pedagogical practices.
Assess student learning fairly, provide timely feedback, assign grades, and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA and College regulations.
Hold regular office hours to support students.
Maintain an active scholarly, creative, or professional program appropriate to the discipline and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Remain intellectually engaged and current in the field, and share scholarly or creative work through appropriate venues.
Participate in professional development related to teaching, curriculum development, and scholarship.
Participate in faculty governance, program, School, and College service, curriculum development, and program assessment.
Attend program, School, and College meetings and academic events, including Convocation and Commencement.
Mentor colleagues.
Cultivate meaningful collaborations across disciplines through teaching, scholarship, and service.