What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology position at Rhodes College?
Job Description :
The at invites applications for a 2-year visiting assistant professor position beginning Fall of 2025. This position would be for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.The area of specialization is open, with preference given to candidates whose specialization relates to clinical / counseling, developmental, or health. The ability to contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Neuroscience is also a plus.Rhodes College believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.The successful candidate must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching at a liberal arts college.Teaching responsibilities will include six courses per year and will consist of a combination of introductory, methods / statistics, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. We support our visiting faculty with mentoring for their teaching, support for their scholarship, and conference travel funds.Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in an appropriate subdiscipline of psychology by July 2025.
is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent
Rhodes College prides itself on being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to and
A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how the candidate’s experiences with teaching, scholarship, and / or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.
Also, you must include the following under Additional Documents : 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) evidence of teaching performance.
Review of completed applications will begin on February 15th and continue until the position is filled. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.
For further information please contact Dr. Matt Weeks, chair of the search committee, .
