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Assistant Professor of Psychology (tenure-track)
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Position Number: 5640343
Location: Elon, NC
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

The Psychology Department in the Elon College of Arts and Sciences seeks applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level with a focus on Cognitive Psychology. The position will begin mid-August 2025.

Applicants should have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology (open area) by August 2025. Candidates with experience in basic-scientific research and/or interests in diversity, equity, and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must show evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level. The ability to maintain a sustained research agenda that actively incorporates undergraduate mentees into one's program of research is essential. Elon employs a Teacher-Scholar-Mentor model of faculty engagement, with faculty typically teaching six courses per year. Elon is committed to supporting faculty as teacher-scholar-mentors through the provision of excellent teaching spaces, research facilities and support, and professional development resources.

Teaching will include foundational courses within the major (e.g., Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, etc.), with the possibility to develop advanced special topics courses relating to one's area of expertise and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts-based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every candidate feel welcome. At Elon we strive to follow our mission, where our employees are empowered to respect human differences, have a passion for lifelong learning, an emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

To apply, please submit the following materials through the online application system.
A cover letter
A Curriculum Vitae
A statement of your teaching philosophy
A research statement that describes your current research interests
A diversity statement that describes actions you have taken to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in different areas of your work (e.g., teaching, mentoring, research, service).
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (We recognize that teaching effectiveness can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, and evidence need not be limited solely to student evaluations of teaching.)
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Three letters of recommendation

Complete applications must be submitted by October 14th, 2024 to be assured full consideration. For questions, please contact dbuck3@elon.edu.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. To learn more about Elon's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, including existing campus resources and current initiatives, visit https://www.elon.edu/u/inclusive-excellence/