Assistant Professor of Psychology

Warren Wilson • Asheville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Warren Wilson College is seeking applicants for a faculty position in Developmental Psychology. This is an Assistant Professor role within an extended contract system, requiring a 24-credit teaching load (typically 3-3 classes) starting in August 2027. The extended contract system involves annual reviews for the first three years, followed by extended-term contracts, academic rank review, and promotion. The college seeks candidates with a background in developmental psychology who are dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and student-engaged research within an undergraduate liberal arts setting that emphasizes experiential learning. The position involves teaching introductory psychology, developmental psychology courses (e.g., Infant & Child Development, Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood), research methods, and upper-level specialty courses. Faculty are also responsible for supervising senior capstone projects, which include research and practicum placements. Opportunities exist for collaboration on study-away courses, first-year seminars, and community-based projects.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field. ABD will be considered.
• Experience teaching psychology at the college level, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with advancing a learning environment that is conducive to all students.
• Experience incorporating inclusive teaching modalities, course content, and subject matter experts, and working with diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of a pedagogical approach that prioritizes experiential and applied learning.
• Ability to contribute to and support a collegewide initiative toward an interdisciplinary Health Science major.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours (i.e., 3-3 course load) of undergraduate instruction per academic year.
• Provide academic and career advising to students.
• Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as determined to be appropriate in consultation with the Department Chair.
• Provide service to the Department and the College.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activity.
• Maintain and develop partnerships (e.g., schools, non-profits) to support community engaged learning in the developmental course sequence, internships, and capstone research.

Benefits

• Extended contract system with continuing appointment opportunities
• Academic rank review and promotion
• Opportunities for collaboration on study-away courses, first-year seminars, and community-based projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree