Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Psychology
Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in developmental psychology to begin July 2025. We seek candidates with a commitment to teaching excellence and an active research program in developmental psychology. The department values familiarity with best practices in inclusive teaching and the ability to mentor undergraduate research students.
The standard teaching expectation is 5 courses per year. Preference will be given to applicants with interest in teaching Educational Psychology, Child Psychopathology, or other developmental classes that complement our current offerings. In addition, the position includes teaching either introductory psychology or research methods in psychology. Some psychology faculty also teach in interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies, Gender and Sexuality studies, Latino/a Studies, and Neuroscience. Psychology faculty are expected to develop active research programs with Kenyon students that contribute to the field. Faculty research is supported by generous startup funding, a junior leave, and annual support for professional expenses. In-house grants and lab facilities are also available to support faculty research.
A complete application will include 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 1500 words); 4) a statement of research and scholarship (maximum 1500 words); 5) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts and 6) contact information for three references. A competitive dossier would demonstrate why you would thrive teaching at Kenyon, how your research will succeed in the context of a liberal arts college, and how you will promote a culturally and intellectually diverse and inclusive educational environment. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: https://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D is preferred; however, applicants who are ABD will be considered. Please direct questions to Sarah Murnen, Search Committee Chair (psychologysearch@kenyon.edu)
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.
In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook.
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Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.