Psychology – Tenure-Track Open-Rank Position in Psychology
Classification Title
Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department: Psychology
Job Description
Tenure-Track Psychology Position:
The Department of Psychology at Hope College seeks applicants for a tenure-track professor open-rank position beginning by Fall 2026. Primary teaching responsibilities are in developmental, health, or clinical psychology. Additional teaching responsibilities could include Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods courses, survey courses within one's area of psychology, or a course integrating diversity and equity issues. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester, typically with two preparations per semester. A research program involving undergraduates is an important component of this position. We welcome innovative teacher-scholars who will integrate research with teaching. We especially seek applicants who have demonstrated experience effectively working with ethnically and other underrepresented students. Please submit application materials to Dr. Mary Inman, Search Committee Chair, via www.hope.edu/employment/faculty. A review of all completed applications will begin on October 13, 2025.
About the Psychology Department:
Hope's Psychology Department is a national leader in faculty-student collaborative research and seeks candidates with a research program that will engage undergraduates. Start-up funds for research are available. The college offers opportunities for internal research support and assistance in seeking external funding. The Psychology Department at Hope College has 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty and graduates about 80 majors per year. The Psychology Department also contributes to Hope College's interdisciplinary neuroscience, global health, American ethnic studies, and women and gender studies programs.
Application Process:
Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement addressing how you would support two core dimensions of the mission of Hope College: (a) your engagement with Hope's Christian aspirations, including how this shapes your teaching, research, and student mentoring, and (b) your global and multicultural engagement via teaching and research, as well as mentoring culturally diverse students
- Statement of your research plans and how you will mentor undergraduates in research
- Sample publications or papers under review
- Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
- Formal teaching evaluations
- Unofficial transcripts
- In addition, you will enter the names and contact information for three references when you apply. References will be contacted via email upon your application, providing them with a link to upload a letter of recommendation to your file.
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Is this a visiting faculty position?
No
Rank
Open
Qualifications
Applicants ideally will have a completed PhD in psychology by August 2026.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Information
Posting Number: 2023-114FR
Job Posting Close Date: 02/07/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Is this position available for sponsorship: Yes
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