Assistant Professor, Psychology (Tenure Track)

About the role

The Department of Psychology at John Carroll University, a private Jesuit Catholic university in University Heights, Ohio, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The teaching load is 3-3 (or equivalent). The university seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education and mentorship, who will also maintain an active research program engaging undergraduate students. Applications are reviewed from December 14 until the position is filled.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate psychology courses, including core courses, specialized coursework in applied domains such as Forensic, Clinical and Counseling Psychology and Neuroscience, and foundational topics such as Research Methods and Statistics.
• Maintain an active research program in applied or foundational psychology, producing peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations.
• Actively mentor undergraduate students in research and supervise their theses.
• Engage in departmental and university service, advise undergraduate majors, and contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited institution; applicants with ABD status are considered if the degree is completed by the start date.
• Focus or expertise in an applied field of psychology (e.g., Forensic, Clinical, Counseling, Neuroscience or related subfields).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and curriculum design.
• Evidence of an active scholarly agenda with strong potential for undergraduate student involvement.
• Commitment to the mission and values of John Carroll University.
• Preferred: previous experience as instructor of record for undergraduate psychology courses, and experience with research supervision, undergraduate mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement and unofficial graduate transcripts, along with three professional references. Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.