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Job Title:

Assistant Professor, Biopsychology

Department:

Psychology

College/Division:

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The Department of Psychology at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin August 2025. The department shares Mercer University’s vision to create a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff who join together to make a positive difference in the world.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have documented evidence of teaching excellence in the area of Biopsychology/Neuroscience, a research program capable of involving undergraduate students, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population. Candidates who teach in the area of Biopsychology and are interested in teaching Research Methods & Statistics and Introduction to Psychology will be preferred. Biopsychology courses the department offers include: Biopsychology, Drugs & Behavior, Sensation & Perception, Learning, Biological Bases of Behavior, and Hormones & Behavior. Opportunities to teach other courses related to the candidate’s background or interests are possible.

Standard teaching load is 21 semester hours per academic year, which translates as three courses per semester with usually only two preps. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service to the department/college/university. To support faculty research, the department currently has access to Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) and a vivarium for rodent studies and is in the process of obtaining eye-tracking equipment.

Qualifications:
A PhD from an accredited college/university in Biopsychology, Neuroscience, or a related field with demonstrated connections to Biopsychology is required. A candidate with ABD status would be considered at the Instructor rank until the PhD has been completed.

Additional Information:

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,100 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu.

Mercer's Department of Psychology is based in Macon, GA, has 10 faculty members, offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees, and has the second-largest major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) with over 180 majors. In addition, Psychology and Biology faculty formed an interdisciplinary Neuroscience program, which has more than 100 majors. For additional information about Mercer University and the Department of Psychology email the search committee chair Dr. Shan Ran, ran_s@mercer.edu or consult the following websites:

http://www.mercer.edu

https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/psychology/

https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/neuroscience/

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach the following required documents:

• A Cover Letter addressing interest in teaching in a liberal arts setting with diverse students,

• Curriculum Vitae,

• A statement of Teaching Philosophy and experience,

• Recent evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., peer observations, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi),

• A statement of Research Program capable of incorporating undergraduate students,

• A statement of past, current, and anticipated future contributions to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff,

• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Candidates selected for the first round of interviews will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private identifying information including, but not limited to: social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting) and three confidential letters of recommendation that specifically address teaching ability and research directly to Dr. Shan Ran at ran_s@mercer.edu

The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Faculty Social Sciences

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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