Assistant/Associate Professor Of Psychology

GENERAL SUMMARY

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and empowering women of color in the field of Psychology? Bennett College, the first all-women HBCU, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology to join our vibrant academic community.
At Bennett College, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women from diverse backgrounds. Our small class sizes and personalized attention create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive. As a faculty member, you’ll be part of a collaborative community dedicated to academic excellence, social justice, and Black women’s empowerment.
As an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology at Bennett College, you will have the opportunity to work with a varied student population and contribute to our mission of educating and preparing women of color to become leaders in their communities. This is a full-time (9-month) non-tenure track faculty position starting no later than August 2023, with the opportunity to move into a tenure-track position.
The ideal candidate will teach general psychology and courses in at least two of these areas: developmental psychology, community or I/O psychology, clinical or counseling psychology, physiological psychology/neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and/or research methods/statistics.
Courses are taught in minimesters with three minimester per traditional semester. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology as of August 1, 2023.
• A record of effective college teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in a specialized area of Psychology
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A terminal degree/doctorate in psychology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology as of August 1, 2023.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship with the discipline.
• Peer-reviewed publications and an active program of research.

• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology and related fields face-to-face, remote, and hybrid for majors and non-majors.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to engage and inspire students.
• Use Canvas for course delivery and record-keeping; submit grades and attendance reports in a timely manner.
• Advise and mentor psychology majors and minors with a focus on preparing them for career entry, internships, and/or graduate school.
• Contribute to the development and assessment of the psychology curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and college-wide service activities in shared governance and general administrative work of the College.
• Participate in recruitment, professional development, workshops, and other programming as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or VP of Academic Affairs.
• Develop a research program and contribute to the published literature in the field.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publication, and conference presentations.
• Actively pursue outside funding.