Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

About the role

The Department of Psychology seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology to join our collegial and collaborative department in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and advising.
• Contribute to active scholarship in your field.
• Engage in service to the university and the broader community.
• Integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework.
• Teach electives in your area of expertise.
• Contribute to the department’s foundational offerings.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD (or PsyD) in psychology by the position start date.
• Record of successful teaching, service, and scholarly activity appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Christian commitment and the ability to integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for advising and mentoring undergraduates with varied career interests.
• Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to work well within the Department of Psychology and our larger School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD (or PsyD) in psychology.
• Record of successful teaching, service, and scholarly activity appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Christian commitment and the ability to integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for advising and mentoring undergraduates with varied career interests.
• Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to work well within the Department of Psychology and our larger School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and a research agenda that values student involvement and mentoring.
• Experience in creating successful and interactive online courses in platforms such as Canvas.
• Expertise incorporating service-learning experiences into course curricula.

Position Details

• The position is a full-time position, with a starting date of August 2026.
• The teaching load is four courses per semester, with an option for additional summer courses as well as developing and delivering courses in an online format.

Application Requirements

• All applications must be submitted through the university’s career portal at pba.edu.
• At least three (3) references should be included within the CV.