Assistant Professor of Psychology

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology, to begin September 1, 2027. One position is in social psychology and the other position may be in one of the following areas: cognitive, biological, developmental or clinical/counseling psychology. We seek individuals who are dedicated teachers passionate about working with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, active and engaging scholars, and effective mentors for students from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will teach Research Methods on rotation, as well as courses in their specialty area (at both the intermediate and advanced levels). One of these courses will involve a laboratory where students gain hands-on skills in research and/or applied psychology. Additionally, successful candidates will contribute to senior capstone and/or introductory psychology on rotation. The teaching load is two courses per term (one course with 2 laboratory sections counts as a full load) for three ten-week terms a year, including participation in Lawrence's flagship First Year Studies program on rotation. Primary duties include: Teaching, grading, advising and mentoring students. Conducting research. Leading occasional tutorials, supervising independent study projects and internships. Assisting in curricular planning. Related departmental and institutional service. Candidates are expected to lead undergraduate research projects and connect scholarship with teaching. Laboratory space and start-up funds are available. Candidates must have a Ph.D. prior to the time of appointment (9/1/2027); ABD is acceptable for selection. For the social psychology position, the PhD must be in social psychology or closely related subfield; for the second position, the Ph.D. must be in cognitive, biological, developmental, or clinical/counseling psychology or a closely related subfield. Candidates are encouraged to read about Lawrence and its surrounding community at Colleges That Change Lives, and For further information, please contact the Search Committee chair, Lori Hilt (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr