Assistant Professor

Emory University • Oxford, GA

18d

About The Position

Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Psychology, beginning August 1, 2027. The college seeks candidates who are committed to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of motivated first- and second-year undergraduates, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and engaging in service broadly defined.

One position is expected to focus on social psychology, broadly defined. The second is expected to focus on one or more of the following: social psychology, health and the social determinants of health, community psychology, cognition, applied psychology, or social development. The college is particularly interested in scholars who use survey, qualitative, web-based, computational, or applied methods.

Faculty teach three undergraduate courses per semester, or the equivalent, including a first-year Discovery Seminar every other year. At least one hire is expected to be prepared to teach Social Psychology. Both hires will teach Introduction to Psychology and a course in their area of expertise that aligns with the college’s needs. Applicants prepared to teach introductory statistics are encouraged to note this in their cover letter.

Oxford College is one of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education. It serves approximately 1,000 first- and second-year students in an intensive liberal-arts program on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, 36 miles east of Atlanta. Candidates must apply through https://apply.interfolio.com/192364 to be considered.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology conferred by the start of the appointment.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of motivated first- and second-year undergraduates.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in social psychology, health and the social determinants of health, community psychology, cognition, applied psychology, or social development, depending on the position.
• Use of survey, qualitative, web-based, computational, or applied methods.
• Preparation to teach an introductory statistics course.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses per semester, or the equivalent.
• Teach a first-year Discovery Seminar every other year.
• Teach Introduction to Psychology and a course in the faculty member’s area of expertise that aligns with the college’s needs.
• At least one of the two hires will teach Social Psychology.
• Teach and mentor a diverse population of motivated first- and second-year undergraduates.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship.
• Engage in service broadly defined.

What This Job Offers

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