Teaching Faculty in Psychology - 000949 at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

The University of Richmond Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Faculty position, to begin in August 2025.

This is a continuing, nine-month appointment with opportunities for promotion. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field and have prior experience teaching undergraduates by the start date. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching across the introductory curriculum, including knowledge and experience with evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative pedagogical practices. The faculty member will teach 8 lecture and/or laboratory sections each academic year, focusing primarily on introduction to psychology and research methods courses; additionally, the candidate will coordinate instructors teaching these foundational courses. In addition to teaching-related duties, this faculty member will engage in academic advising and service at the departmental and/or university levels.

The Department of Psychology values teaching and mentoring that engages students in authentic learning using high-impact teaching practices (e.g., community-based learning). We are dedicated to scientific inquiry that advances our understanding of behavior and mental processes that have an impact on the field and/or addresses issues of civic and social concern. Psychology faculty are committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that empowers all students to succeed. This includes engaging with and supporting students from various backgrounds and experiences, focusing on promoting their academic success and personal well-being. We encourage candidates with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices who can contribute to the success of a diverse student body to apply.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society."

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more information about the Department of Psychology and its programs, please see: https://psychology.richmond.edu.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit the following materials: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a teaching statement outlining teaching and mentoring philosophies, teaching experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and plans for future instruction, and (4) a diversity statement detailing strategies for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and mentoring. The teaching and diversity statements should not exceed two pages each. Additionally, candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 11th and continue until the position is filled.