TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Franklin College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin August 2023. Located just 25 minutes from culturally rich downtown Indianapolis, Franklin College is a private, four-year liberal arts college.
The ideal candidate will possess a background in either Cognitive or Social Psychology. We are specifically interested in applications from candidates whose intellectual and pedagogical expertise or experience engages power, privilege, and social justice. The candidate will be capable of and enthusiastic about teaching a variety of undergraduate courses. Potential courses include Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Diversity, Statistics, Research Methods, and General Psychology. Additionally, the candidate will help create meaningful student internship opportunities and supervise undergraduate research.
This position is part of a college-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to diversity and inclusion, as well as to promote inclusive teaching strategies across the campus. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, openness to innovation, and a genuine dedication to working with undergraduates in a small, collegial liberal arts setting is strongly preferred. Willingness to participate in broad service to the college, such as advising, committee work, and professional development, is required. Ph.D. preferred, ABD (with degree expected by August 2023) considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and those received by October 14, 2022 will receive full consideration. Applicants should submit their materials via email including a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), three current references, and a statement of teaching philosophy to the address below. Additionally, applicants should submit a one-page diversity statement that provides specific examples of past and future contributions that will advance the College’s and department’s commitment to equity and inclusion in the areas of teaching, mentoring, and/or scholarship. Teaching evaluations and recommendation letters will be requested later in the selection process.
Franklin College
Human Resources
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, IN 46131
humanresources@franklincollege.edu
Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.
Benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and tuition benefits for employee and their family.
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