Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

benedictine collegeAtchison, KS

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Occupations

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Psychologists, All Other Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Industries

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Junior Colleges Administration of Education Programs

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Tenure Track Faculty Position The Department of Psychological Sciences at Benedictine College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank, with expertise in neuroscience, biopsychology, and/or behavioral sciences, to begin August 2027. Review of applications begins on October 1st, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison, KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour of major cities such as Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Lawrence and Topeka as well as 35 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Benedictine College, which has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, is a mission-centered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition, the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty as a means of participating in and contributing to the broader world of learning. Benedictine College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions: Candidates are expected to teach General Psychology, Research & Statistics in Psychology, Research Seminar, Biopsychology and/or Psychology of Learning, and courses aligned with the faculty member's area of interest. The teaching load is 12 credit hours; generally three course preparations per semester. Faculty members also provide academic advising, supervise undergraduate research, and serve on committees. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to teaching excellence and engaging undergraduate students in research.

Position Qualifications: Competency Statements Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching philosophy Statement describing how you might include undergraduate students in your research Statement of how you can contribute to the college's Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential identity Contact information for three references. Education Ph. D. in psychology, with a focus on neuroscience, biopsychology, behavioral sciences, experimental psychology, psychology of learning, or in a subfield that complements areas of expertise of existing faculty members (ABD with clear plan for completion will be considered)Experience Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching experience and demonstrated potential to engage students in research.

Physical Demands: Physical Abilities Stand FWalk FSit FHandling / Fingering OReach Outward FReach Above Shoulder FClimb NCrawl NSquat or Kneel OBend OPush / Pull 12 lbs or less O13-25 lbs N26-40 lbs N41-100 lbs NLift /Carry 10 lbs or less O11-20 lbs O21-50 lbs N51-100 lbs NOver 100 lbs NN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)EOE

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Location

Atchison, KS

Occupation

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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