Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences at Randolph College seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to begin in August 2026. The area of specialization is open, but we are seeking someone with credentials or graduate training in the clinical and/or counseling fields. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. We offer a major and minor in both psychology and in cognitive science with a long tradition of research-based psychological inquiry emphasizing research design, interpretation of data, and practical application.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical teaching load is 3 courses per semester in our innovative Take2 curricular model, where courses are offered in two 7-week sessions each semester.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses that maintain and enhance the psychology curriculum. We welcome applicants with the ability to teach undergraduate courses in clinical and counseling psychology. Courses in the regular teaching rotation include introduction to psychology, psychological disorders, clinical and counseling psychology, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.

Faculty in the department maintain active research programs and our facilities include virtual reality and children’s lab spaces.

The successful candidate will have the potential to develop a productive internship program for our majors and foster student involvement in research.

Service to the institution, including undergraduate academic advising and committee work, is also expected.

Required qualifications for a tenure-track assistant professor

• A Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology, completed by August 2026, and teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required
• Familiarity with Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methodologies
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS)
• Comprehensive understanding of psychopathology, assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Effective classroom instruction and curriculum development skills
• Experience with a wide range of evidence-based pedagogies that support student learning

How to apply

To apply, please send the following materials to: psychologysearch@randolphcollege.edu

1. a cover letter addressing all position responsibilities and qualifications;
2. a current curriculum vitae;
3. a statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and describes experience creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment;
4. a research statement describing past and future research projects;
5. an unofficial graduate transcript (official transcript required for employment);
6. and names and contact information for three references; letters will be requested for those who are interviewed.

January 12th, 2026, is the priority deadline for full consideration for the position. Candidates chosen to be interviewed will be contacted by email.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

About Randolph College

Randolph College, founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is a traditional small liberal arts college with a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to inclusivity.

In the College’s unique TAKE2 curricular model, students take two courses in seven-week sessions with two sessions per semester. The result is a curriculum that provides time for students to focus on two courses, while balancing other important aspects of the college experience: internships, extracurricular activities, athletics, and jobs.

More information about Randolph College can be found here: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/

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