Tenure-Track Psychology

Position: Tenure-Track Hire in Psychology

Roanoke College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology position in the School of Health, Science , and Sustainability, starting in August 2027. We seek a candidate with energetic vision, creative thought, and collaborative spirit. The Psychology program is a friendly community that seeks to hire an individual who will contribute to offering a wide array of courses and opportunities to students.

The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (4/4 load or 4/3 with advising) and engaging in program/college service, with support available for a research program. Applicants must be willing and able to teach courses within Psychology and Neuroscience, and contribute to Roanoke’s general education program, including a subset of existing courses and a willingness to develop new courses. See current Psychology courses offered here .

Pedagogical development is highly supported at both the program and college level. Candidates who can involve undergraduate and graduate students in research would be particularly welcome. Service activities are varied across campus, with opportunities for individual expression and engagement.

This position is part of a cluster of tenure-track hires within the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability, including Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health and Exercise Science, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Consistent with Roanoke College’s commitment to transdisciplinary education, this hire is envisioned as contributing to an interconnected academic ecosystem rather than a single program. Faculty hired through this initiative will be expected to intentionally cultivate meaningful collaborations across disciplines through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Applicants should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to this transdisciplinary vision with at least one specific opportunity for collaboration across two or more programs at Roanoke College. To learn more about these programs and others within the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – 64,000, commensurate with experience. The selected candidate for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The College is unable to provide any type of visa sponsor ships for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach a standard full-time course load as defined by the College (may be a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses). The likely teaching load is four courses per semester and may include introductory courses, research methods/statistics, general education courses, and/or courses in area of expertise.
• Develop and deliver additional high-quality courses in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise
• Use inclusive, effective, engaging, and current pedagogical practices
• Fairly assess student learning and provide timely feedback
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA and college regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
• Hold regular office hours to provide student support

Scholarly and Creative Activity

• Maintain an active program of scholarly, creative, or professional work appropriate to the discipline and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Demonstrate ongoing intellectual engagement that contributes to the field and/or enhances teaching and advising; remain current
• Share scholarly and creative work through appropriate venues (e.g., publications, presentations, exhibitions)
• Consistently participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching, curriculum development, and scholarship

Service

• Particip…