Department of Psychology (Tenure Track, Start Fall 2027

Description

The Department of Psychology invites applications for atenure-track appointment in social psychology, broadly defined,beginning Fall 2027. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred;

Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. We seek acandidate with research and teaching interests in social and/orpersonality psychology whose courses will engage and support our diverse undergraduate students and involve them meaningfully in research. The Department of Psychology offers one of Grinnell College’s largest majors. Our investigative curriculum equipsstudents with strong research skills that facilitate participation in individually mentored research. Modern teaching laboratories,provide the venues for authentic investigations.

Ourteacher-scholar model fosters faculty student researchcollaborations.

The teaching load is five courses [OR EQUIVALENT] over two semesters; periodically one course will be Tutorial (a topical writing/critical thinking coursefor first-year students, the only College-wide requirementbeyond the completion of a major in an individually-advised curriculum). The successful candidates will teach some combination of introductory psychologyand both intermediate and advanced courses in their area of specialization. In addition, successful candidates will mentor andengage students in authentic research projects.

To support the development of a robust research program involvingundergraduates, the College provides highly competitive start‑upfunds, dedicated laboratory space, and a junior research leavefollowing a successful third‑year review, in addition to regularsabbatical opportunities for tenured faculty. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar ina highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1st.

Questions about this search should be directed to the searchchair, Professor Chris Ralston, at[PSYCHOLOGYSEARCH] or .

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred;
Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining asafe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscriminationin matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access toand participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or anyother protected class.

Discrimination and harassment on any of thebases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes isunlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

Grinnell College recognizes that harassment can relate to an individual's membership in more than one protected class. Targetingindividuals on the basis of their membership in any protected classis also a violation of Grinnell's Community Standards and Responsibilities and may violate the College's Hate Crime andBias-Motivated Incident Policy. Under these circumstances, the College will coordinate the investigation and resolution, providedthat doing so does not unduly delay prompt and equitable resolutionunder this policy.

This policy prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexualassault, and intimate partner violence against Grinnell College community members of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. This policy also prohibitsgender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexualnature.

The College has grievance procedures for any individual who has experienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursueresolution.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.