What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Psychology position at Aquinas College?
Aquinas College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Psychology. This is a full-time, nine-
month, tenure track position in the Department of Psychology & Counselor Education. The appointment
will begin August 15, 2025.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate psychology
courses as needed in the department as well as courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. The
standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester where each course is 4 credits. Opportunities for
summer contracts to teach additional courses will also be available. Related responsibilities include:
maintaining office hours, advising and mentoring students, scholarly research (especially that which
engages students in research experience), student outreach, and developing and maintaining competence
with web assisted teaching technology.
Qualified candidates will have a Doctorate in Psychology. The ideal candidate will have teaching
experience and evidence of scholarship.
Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican Mission & Vision of Aquinas College.
To apply, please upload PDFs of the following:
1) Cover letter that includes a description of your professional goals, teaching philosophy, and
how you will support the AQ Vision/Mission
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Three letters of recommendation
If you require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for a disability when applying for open
positions, please send an email to hr@aquinas.edu or call us at 616-632-2918.
For more information about this position, please feel free to email Dr. Daniel Cruikshanks, Chair of the
Department of Psychology & Counselor Education and Chair of the Search Committee:
drc001@aquinas.edu
Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision
plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and
college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are
eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment which is
free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height,
weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
