Assistant Professor Of Psychology

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lee University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Psychology to begin August 2026.

We seek a dynamic and collegial scholar-teacher who will contribute to the undergraduate psychology program. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field.

Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate, on-campus courses such as Research Methods and Statistics;
Learning and Cognition;
Physiological Psychology; and Psychology of Motivation. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, departmental committee participation, scholarship, and university service.

• PhD in Psychology (Experimental or Cognitive preferred). ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered. PsyD considered.
• Demonstrated ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement and contributions to the discipline through research, publication, or professional activity.
• Commitment to student advising, mentorship, and collaborative departmental service.
• A commitment to integrating faith and learning within a Christ-centered academic environment.

Lee University is a Christian institution affiliated with the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). Faculty are expected to embrace the university’s mission of providing a Christ-centered liberal arts education and to demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with the institution’s values. Applicants are requested to submit a statement with their personal faith narrative as well as an additional document which details how they integrate the Christian faith into the teaching and practice of psychology.

Please submit the following materials:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Completed faculty application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Statement of integration of faith and learning
• Personal faith narrative
• Three letters of reference
• Teaching materials and evaluations

Dr. Ruthie Wienk
Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Lee University
1120 Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311

Materials can be sent electronically in PDF by email to bss.