Psychology - Cognitive Psychology Faculty

Position Information Position Title

Psychology - Open Rank Cognitive Psychology Faculty

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Hope College seeks applicants foran open-rank, tenure-track professor position beginning by Fall
2027. Primary teaching responsibilities would be in the area of cognitive psychology. Additional teaching responsibilities could include Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Neuroscience,Research Methods courses, seminar courses within one’s area ofpsychology, or a course integrating diversity and equity issues.

The standard teaching load is three courses per semester, typically with two preparations per semester. A research program involvingundergraduates is an important component of this position. Wewelcome innovative teacher-scholars who will integrate research with teaching. We especially seek applicants who have demonstrated experience effectively working with ethnically and otherunderrepresented students.

Hope’s Psychology Department is a collegial faculty community and anational leader in faculty-student collaborative research locatedin a beautiful midwestern community. We seek candidates with aresearch program that will engage undergraduates. Start-up fundsfor research are available, and Hope College offers opportunities for internal research support and assistance in seeking external funding. The Psychology Department at Hope College has 13tenured/tenure-track faculty and graduates about 90 majors peryear.

The Psychology Department also contributes to Hope College’sneuroscience, global health, American ethnic studies, peace andjustice, and women’s and gender studies programs.

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Open

Applicants ideally will have a completed PhD in psychology or arelated field by August 2027.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspectsof Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded inrobust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . As part of the application, weask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support theholistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response tothe mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs .

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.

Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation recordreview.”

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08/21/2026

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A review of all completed applications will begin on October 12,2026.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Mission Response:
  Statement addressing how you will engage and support the holistic mission of the college and our Christian Aspirations . Please ensure your response addresses the following:
  • How your Christian faith informs your identity and practice asa teacher, scholar, and mentor
  • How your commitment to the liberal arts and inclusive excellence shapes your approach to teaching and research
  • Your experience with global and multicultural…