Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Title:Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Department:Politics and Law

Job Description:

The Psychology Department at Rhodes College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor beginning in August 2024. Rhodes College believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The successful candidate must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching at a liberal arts college. Teaching responsibilities will include six courses a year from the following: introductory psychology, social psychology, advanced methods and statistics, judgment and decision making, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by August 2024.

Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area.

Rhodes College prides itself on being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and anti-discrimination.

A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values. Also, you must include the following under Additional Documents: 4) Teaching Philosophy Statement, and 5) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

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