Assistant Professor, Psychology (Tenure Track)

About the role

The Department of Psychology at Elmhurst University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position with an emphasis in Cognitive Neuroscience (broadly defined), beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and outstanding promise as a professor in a comprehensive liberal arts setting. Teaching duties include upper‑level courses in the candidate’s expertise (including Cognitive Neuroscience), lower‑level methodology courses such as Research Methods in Psychology, and other courses as needed, all within a 3/3 load. The role also involves establishing an undergraduate‑involved research program, contributing to departmental and university service, and advising students. The department serves hundreds of psychology majors and minors, participates in the university core curriculum, and supports related programs such as nursing and the new neuroscience major. Candidates must show a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Course preparation, teaching, grading, and being available to students with questions or needing assistance
• Establishing a research program that actively includes undergraduate students
• Service to the department and university
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Supporting the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University
• Performing other faculty‑related duties consistent with department and university mission and needs as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology or a related field (e.g., neuroscience); ABD candidates with significant progress toward the degree and an expected completion date prior to August 2027 will also be considered
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring
• Outstanding potential as a professor in a comprehensive liberal arts setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty that enables development of a successful research program at a primarily undergraduate institution, incorporating undergraduate students

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 – $72,000 (exempt position). The actual salary offered will depend on the candidate’s experience, education, and departmental budget.

Schedule

Teaching load: 3/3 (three courses per semester).