Psychology - Open Rank Cognitive Psychology Faculty

Description

Position Details

• Position Title: Psychology - Open Rank Cognitive Psychology Faculty
• Classification Title: Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
• Department: Psychology
• Rank: Open
• Is a Visiting Faculty Position: No

Job Description: The Department of Psychology at Hope College seeks applicants for an 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 of psychology, 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 involving undergraduates is an important component of this position. We welcome innovative teacher-scholars who will integrate research with teaching. We especially seek applicants who have demonstrated experience effectively working with ethnically and other underrepresented students.

About the Psychology Department

Hope's Psychology Department is a collegial faculty community and a national leader in faculty-student collaborative research located in a beautiful midwestern community. We seek candidates with a research program that will engage undergraduates. Start-up funds for 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 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty and graduates about 90 majors per year. The Psychology Department also contributes to Hope College's neuroscience, global health, American ethnic studies, peace and justice, and women's and gender studies programs.

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We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. We are seeking applicants who have experience working with underrepresented students and are committed to the college's mission as a liberal arts college. Applicants will be asked to describe how they will engage and support the holistic 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 to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.

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Physical Demands: This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines; occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/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.

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